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 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.
Late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses on the rise
Experts say these new findings highlight the need for more effective screening initiatives among men who may face access barriers.

CT scan showing lung cancer nodules with measurements of each nodule to track growth or regression from treatment. Image courtesy of RSNA

Downgrading lung nodules at 3-month follow-up 'may be problematic'

A new analysis suggests that follow-up imaging protocols for certain lung nodules identified via CT may need to be revisited.

A comparison of standard 2D mammography (right) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), or 3D mammography (left). The DBT creates a data set of 1 mm slices that the radiologist can look through to see more detail in suspect areas and determine if it dense breast tissue is masking a tumor.

DBT not the superior modality for assessing BI-RADS 4 breast lesions

Assessing more than 11,000 patients with lesions designated as BI-RADS 4, radiologists using digital breast tomosynthesis found no significant diagnostic advantages over standard 2D mammography.

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Recognizing intimate partner violence injuries on imaging before they escalate

“These findings emphasize the importance of early recognition of IPV and timely intervention to prevent further harm to the victim,” authors of research published in Academic Radiology cautioned.

A 'disconcerting' number of patients at high risk of lung cancer put off follow-up care

Up to 47% of patients identified as being at high risk of lung cancer after CT screening drag their feet before seeking follow-up care.

Large study details new associations between breast cancer risk, breast density and benign breast disease

Providers screening women with dense breasts and benign breast disease should consider individualized mammogram protocols for these patients, authors of the study suggested.

Prostate cancer recurrence scoring system yields 'promising' results

An international panel of experts recently developed and validated a reporting assessment scoring system that analyzes the location and extent of prostate cancer recurrence.

Abdominal CT comparable to DXA for osteoporosis screening

Outside of the correlation between measurements obtained using both modalities, the researchers also identified Hounsfield unit thresholds that could reliably rule out osteoporosis.

Is coronary heart disease on CT associated with early development of COPD?

"This awareness is important to avoid oversight of symptoms like dyspnea and vague chest discomfort, which can easily be interpreted as symptoms caused by the known disease COPD,” experts involved in the study said.

Screening

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

AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance

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

Exploring the link between left ventricular diastolic function and AFib

Late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses on the rise