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.

CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many
Findings from the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health indicate that CTC is especially beneficial for underserved populations.
Beyond just nodules—model uses all low-dose CT data to make long-term lung cancer risk predictions
New findings published in RSNA's Radiology highlight the shortcomings of using nodule characteristics and patient history alone to predict an individual’s true cancer risk.
How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate
It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness.
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.
AI algorithm effectively repurposes CT scans to screen for 2 key chronic diseases
Experts are hopeful that routine CT scans could serve the dual purpose of screening patients for both osteoporosis and heart disease.

Women who sit down with PCPs are more likely caught up on vital cancer screenings

Michigan Medicine doctors believe comprehensive screenings may be best accomplished via primary care-patient relationships rather than targeted screening sites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Screening

CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many

Beyond just nodules—model uses all low-dose CT data to make long-term lung cancer risk predictions

How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate

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

AI algorithm effectively repurposes CT scans to screen for 2 key chronic diseases