Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes
New research could provide useful information for cancer registries and potentially help policymakers better evaluate screening outcomes to develop more effective guidelines.
Cardiac CT's expanding role gives radiologists new opportunities
Suhny Abbara, MD, editor of RSNA's Radiology, explains some of the advances in cardiac CT radiologists should be paying attention to.
AI-powered opportunistic screening could help find patients with undetected aortic stenosis
Having AI that can recognize and report signs of aortic stenosis in noncardiac imaging scans would make a major impact on patient care.
Are automated CT exams on the way? Cardiologist shares concerns about radiation, regulation
Former SCCT president Ed Nicol, MD, knows there has been interest in the potential of automated CT exams. However, he isn't so sure they are possible at this point in time for a number of reasons.
Opportunistic chest CT screening could identify undiagnosed heart disease in many patients
The greatest opportunity is detecting coronary atherosclerosis in younger patients undergoing CT for unrelated reasons, including trauma evaluations.

Imaging center has credentials revoked following ‘severe’ issues with mammography screening

The provider has also failed to comply with an FDA request to notify patients and referrers of the breast screening problems.

Portable MRI helps radiologists spot life-threatening brain bleeding in stroke patients

Neurology experts using Hyperfine's bedside system correctly spotted 80% of intracerebral hemorrhages.

Women who sit down with PCPs are more likely caught up on vital cancer screenings

Michigan Medicine doctors believe comprehensive screenings may be best accomplished via primary care-patient relationships rather than targeted screening sites.

CT scans reveal 9/11 responders face increased risk of liver disease

Those who arrived at ground zero within about 2 weeks of the attacks showed more evidence of disease on their scans, Mount Sinai researchers reported.

New York researchers awarded $1.6M to enhance imaging-driven leg ulcer care

University at Buffalo experts will build upon photoacoustic tomography techniques and help doctors more quickly assess the results of leg surgeries.

Rutgers opens new center for brain imaging focused on diagnosing neurological disorders

The Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research houses a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner that will help investigate Alzheimer's disease, addiction, and other conditions.

Noninvasive imaging alternative predicts if leg injuries are healing improperly

Chronic wound-related care costs the nation's healthcare system nearly $25 billion each year, some experts estimate.

Appendicitis scoring systems drop CT use while also taking down diagnostic accuracy

The best approach may be to use both clinical scoring and imaging in all patients, particularly in cases with uncertain findings.

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Screening

Screening-detected breast cancer linked to better outcomes

Cardiac CT's expanding role gives radiologists new opportunities

AI-powered opportunistic screening could help find patients with undetected aortic stenosis

Are automated CT exams on the way? Cardiologist shares concerns about radiation, regulation

Opportunistic chest CT screening could identify undiagnosed heart disease in many patients

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