Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.

Using chest X-rays for triage could reduce lung cancer overdiagnoses
Chest X-rays could be the key to mitigating the issue of overdiagnosis in certain patient populations undergoing lung cancer screening, according to new research.
Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?
"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.
Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays
Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.
Generative AI model shows potential for reading chest X-rays used for TB screenings
Generative artificial intelligence models have shown great potential for improving multiple aspects of the radiology field, but a new analysis cautions that they still require significant oversight.
AI helps spot fatty liver disease on routine radiographs
If left undiagnosed and untreated for a prolonged period, fatty liver disease can progress to more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Radiology department finds 40% of reading rooms need more adequate lighting

Diagnostic accuracy can suffer under inappropriate lighting levels, researchers explained in Radiography.

Emergency CT for stomach pain is declining among kids but not adults—who receive more ineffective exams

An ultrasound-first strategy for suspected appendicitis is considered a primary driver of the decline and may be warranted for older populations, experts wrote in AJR.

Despite those similarities, EVALI and the novel coronavirus require very different treatments.

Computer-aided system tops 90% accuracy at diagnosing melanoma

Lithuanian researchers developed their method by combining various noninvasive imaging technologies, such as ultrasound and optical spectrophotometry.

NIH hands out $13.8M for new research into pre-dementia and Alzheimer’s

The grants will fund two separate studies led by a team at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System.

Wide adoption of primary-care POCUS deemed feasible but not immediately advisable

Twenty primary care providers changed half of their tentative diagnoses after using point-of-care ultrasound in 574 recruited patient cases over a one-month period.

Black women with breast cancer may face more treatment delays, longer treatment duration

Black women with breast cancer may be more likely than white women to experience delays in beginning breast cancer treatment, as well as a longer duration of that treatment.

Combination of DBT and synthetic mammography reduces recall rates among women with non-dense breasts

The study included data from more than 28,000 women.

Diagnostic Imaging

Using chest X-rays for triage could reduce lung cancer overdiagnoses

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays

Generative AI model shows potential for reading chest X-rays used for TB screenings

AI helps spot fatty liver disease on routine radiographs