Exploring rare potential harms from low-dose CT lung cancer screening to aid decision making Philadelphia physicians sought to understand any LDCT downsides through a prospective study, sharing their findings in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Read more about Exploring rare potential harms from low-dose CT lung cancer screening to aid decision making
Specialists collaborate to implement ‘game changer’ emergency MRI protocol for wake-up stroke Michael Goldberg, MD, reviews MRI scans of a patient who suffered a wake-up stroke.SourceAllegheny Health Network Up to 27% of acute ischemic strokes occur while an individual is sleeping, making it difficult to discern when the blood blockage occurred.Read more about Specialists collaborate to implement ‘game changer’ emergency MRI protocol for wake-up stroke
Michael Goldberg, MD, reviews MRI scans of a patient who suffered a wake-up stroke.SourceAllegheny Health Network
New data show ‘unequivocal support’ for LDCT screening patients at risk of lung cancer Despite Medicare funding LDCT screening programs in the U.S., experts say uptake remains low, at around 4%.Read more about New data show ‘unequivocal support’ for LDCT screening patients at risk of lung cancer
AI helps push medical gear from the past into the digital present, future Researchers have combined AI with a common camera and a laptop computer to virtually modernize older-tech pumps and monitors positioned at patients’ bedsides.Read more about AI helps push medical gear from the past into the digital present, future
Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest Vizient is also working closely with the two companies to boost patient care. Read more about Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, sharing their analysis in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Read more about Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia
National cancer network adds PSMA-PET agents to new prostate imaging guidelines National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommendations are widely recognized by providers and payers as the standard for clinical policy in oncology.Read more about National cancer network adds PSMA-PET agents to new prostate imaging guidelines
iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year The company's latest hire has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the medical device industry. Read more about iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year
Radiology department automates process for spotting reports with actionable findings The novel natural language processing technique can pinpoint overlooked details and avoid costly delays to patient care.Read more about Radiology department automates process for spotting reports with actionable findings
Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms It was important for researchers to confirm these stents didn't increase a patient's long-term risk of adverse events.Read more about Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms