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.

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CT scans reveal 9/11 responders face increased risk of liver disease

Those who arrived at ground zero within about 2 weeks of the attacks showed more evidence of disease on their scans, Mount Sinai researchers reported.

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New York researchers awarded $1.6M to enhance imaging-driven leg ulcer care

University at Buffalo experts will build upon photoacoustic tomography techniques and help doctors more quickly assess the results of leg surgeries.

Rutgers opens new center for brain imaging focused on diagnosing neurological disorders

The Rutgers Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research houses a state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanner that will help investigate Alzheimer's disease, addiction, and other conditions.

Noninvasive imaging alternative predicts if leg injuries are healing improperly

Chronic wound-related care costs the nation's healthcare system nearly $25 billion each year, some experts estimate.

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Appendicitis scoring systems drop CT use while also taking down diagnostic accuracy

The best approach may be to use both clinical scoring and imaging in all patients, particularly in cases with uncertain findings.

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ACR, others call on nation’s largest private insurers to update lung cancer screening policies

The coalition specifically called out Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Health Care Services Corporation and UnitedHealthcare, in an April 1 letter.

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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.

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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.