Computed Tomography

Computed tomography (CT) is a fast and accurate imaging modality often used in emergency settings and trauma imaging. CT scans, with or without (or both) iodinated contrast are frequently used to image the brain, chest, abdomen and pelvis, but also have post-imaging reconstructive capabilities for detailed orthopedic imaging. It is now a standard imaging modality in emergency rooms to quickly assess patients. CT uses a series of X-ray images shot as the gantry rotates around the patient. Computer technology assembles these into into a dataset volume than can be slices on any access, or advanced visualization software can extract specific parts of the anatomy for study. Find more content specific to cardiac CT.

FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc
The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.
New oral contrast agent helps spot 'previously impossible-to-detect' findings on CT
Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market.
Radiologists, rad oncologists and thoracic surgeons rail against lung cancer screening misinformation
Medical societies representing all three specialties issued a joint statement Jan. 21, criticizing studies claiming such scans pose risk of potential patient harm.
Microsoft and Bristol Myers Squibb partner to advance AI-enabled lung cancer detection
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is estimated that it claims approximately 125,000 lives in the U.S. every year.
Most urgent head CTs for older adults provide little value
New findings suggest that the majority of older adults (65+) with lower risk head injuries do not have positive findings on CT imaging.

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FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc

The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

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New oral contrast agent helps spot 'previously impossible-to-detect' findings on CT

Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market.

Radiologists, rad oncologists and thoracic surgeons rail against lung cancer screening misinformation

Medical societies representing all three specialties issued a joint statement Jan. 21, criticizing studies claiming such scans pose risk of potential patient harm.

Microsoft and Bristol Myers Squibb partner to advance AI-enabled lung cancer detection

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is estimated that it claims approximately 125,000 lives in the U.S. every year.

Most urgent head CTs for older adults provide little value

New findings suggest that the majority of older adults (65+) with lower risk head injuries do not have positive findings on CT imaging.

Hospital leverages radiology waiting areas to boost cancer screening rates

Boston Medical Center has sought to have patients self-identify for lung cancer screening, administering multilingual surveys while they wait for imaging appointments.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared HeartLung Corporation's AI-CVD, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that looks at 11 different opportunistic health screening assessments on chest CT exams ordered for any reason.

FDA clears opportunistic AI for detecting cardiothoracic issues in CT scans

“Coronary calcium revealed long ago that atherosclerosis begins well before symptoms. AI-CVD extends that insight by enabling systematic identification of patients who are unaware of their cardiovascular risk using CT scans that already exist,” said Arthur Agatston, MD.

FDA clears HeartLung's opportunistic AI-CVD platform

FDA clears opportunistic AI platform capable of screening for multiple diseases with a single scan

AI-CVD is a quantitative imaging tool that uses computed tomography images to identify and quantify a myriad diseases.