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.

AI algorithm effectively repurposes CT scans to screen for 2 key chronic diseases
Experts are hopeful that routine CT scans could serve the dual purpose of screening patients for both osteoporosis and heart disease.
The universal screening of children for familial hypercholesterolemia can save lives
If familial hypercholesterolemia is not detected and treated early, it can lead to premature heart attacks and heart disease in young patients.
How CT colonography compares to other popular colorectal cancer screening options
At the start of 2025, CMS issued a national coverage determination on CTC that led to widespread insurance coverage of the exam.
Lung cancer research calls screening guidelines into question
Lung cancer rates among people with no history of smoking are on the rise, but certain populations are disproportionately affected.
AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings
Reducing false positives could decrease the frequency of unnecessary procedures, lower the associated costs and also ease patient anxiety concerning CT results.

AI algorithm effectively repurposes CT scans to screen for 2 key chronic diseases

Experts are hopeful that routine CT scans could serve the dual purpose of screening patients for both osteoporosis and heart disease.

The universal screening of children for familial hypercholesterolemia can save lives

If familial hypercholesterolemia is not detected and treated early, it can lead to premature heart attacks and heart disease in young patients.

How CT colonography compares to other popular colorectal cancer screening options

At the start of 2025, CMS issued a national coverage determination on CTC that led to widespread insurance coverage of the exam.

Lung cancer research calls screening guidelines into question

Lung cancer rates among people with no history of smoking are on the rise, but certain populations are disproportionately affected.

AI model reduces false positives on lung cancer CT scans

AI model nearly halves false positive rates for lung cancer CT screenings

Reducing false positives could decrease the frequency of unnecessary procedures, lower the associated costs and also ease patient anxiety concerning CT results.

AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance

The tool analyzes routine hip and pelvis X-rays for signs of low bone mineral density.

Emphysema on baseline lung cancer CT a sign of future mortality risk

“Lung cancer screening shouldn’t just be looking for nodules. That’s a small part of what we see on the CT scan.”

Exploring the link between left ventricular diastolic function and AFib

Evaluating LVDF with echocardiography or AI-powered electrocardiography can help identify individuals at an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new data presented at the ASE 36th Annual Scientific Sessions.