Overall, mortality dipped by about 1.5% on average between 2001 and 2017, with the decline more pronounced among men than women. 

A group of four U.K.-based thoracic radiologists analyzed the pros and cons of ramping up computed tomography imaging amid the recent pandemic, editorializing their thoughts in the BMJ.

Imaging findings vary according to an individual's COVID-19 disease state, researchers reported recently, which can help clinicians develop effective treatment strategies.

The American College of Radiology is urging physicians to only deploy computed tomography sparingly, given concerns about specificity and infection control. 

The El Segundo, California-based imaging giant said it soon plans to begin working with Rad-Aid International, targeting low- and middle-income geographies that lack access to healthcare. 

The Royal College of Radiology, British Institute of Radiology and others said their guidance is based on mounds of evidence.

Various U.K. radiologic societies declared contact shielding offers "minimal or no benefit," encouraging the field to focus on other areas of radiation protection instead.

A three-judge appeals court panel reached the determination in March, reinstating the lawsuit against Chicago-based Swedish Hospital and its providers.