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.

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.

Mount Sinai launches mobile MRI unit with $3.8M gift, bringing prostate cancer care to Black communities

The project came in a response to a "major health problem": Black Americans are more than twice as likely to die from the disease as other men, one expert 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