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 is most beneficial as a prescreening tool, new research suggests
Researchers deployed AI in multiple interpretation scenarios to assess how it might impact radiologists’ performances.
Opportunistic screening tool for osteoporosis nabs FDA clearance
The algorithm can be applied to noncontrast abdominal CT scans completed for any clinical indication.
Not all radiologists are buying what AI is selling, even when the technology outperforms humans
Providers are up to three times more likely to trust the opinion of humans over AI, even when the algorithm is proven to detect more cancerous lesions than radiologists.
Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings
A new analysis suggests interval cancer rates among women with a prior history of breast cancer may be as high as 30%.
Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades
By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.

Routine chest CT exams contain valuable insights into COPD mortality risks

Body composition assessments are readily available in most clinics and may help doctors take early action in high-risk patients, according to a new study published in RSNA's journal Radiology.

Media coverage highlights benefits and overlooks harms of mammography, JAMA authors say

Experts from Australia and the U.K. said strategies to improve reporting are "urgently" needed in order for the public to receive more balanced information.

Imaging COVID-19 a year later: Recovery is possible even in severe cases

A pair of radiologists detailed the case of a 55-year-old woman diagnosed with severe illness back in February 2020.

ED imaging for patients with brain disorders climbing, with widespread variation driving disparities

Emory University researchers looked at data from more than 450,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia for their findings, shared in AJR.

USPSTF updates lung cancer screening guidance, with millions more now qualified for exams

About 14.5 million U.S. adults will be eligible for low-dose CT but some physicians say many vulnerable patients will still face barriers to screening.

CT a useful front-line imaging tool for urgent cases of unintended weight loss

Performing a chest, abdomen, or pelvis scan in these individuals led to a diagnosis in nearly half of all cases, experts reported in Emergency Radiology.

All radiologists likely to encounter COVID-19 vaccine side effects in coming months, experts say

Massachusetts General Hospital rads outlined steps providers can take to limit unnecessary follow-up care in these situations, sharing their guidance in JACR.

COVID-19 vaccine side effects extend beyond breast exams, now impacting nearly all imaging modalities

Radiologists and other providers must be aware lymph node changes are appearing on MRI, PET/CT, and ultrasonography exams.

Screening

AI is most beneficial as a prescreening tool, new research suggests

Opportunistic screening tool for osteoporosis nabs FDA clearance

Not all radiologists are buying what AI is selling, even when the technology outperforms humans

Rising rates of interval breast cancers have experts calling for more risk-based screenings

Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades