The investigation was retrospective, but Duke scientists believe their algorithm could potentially aid radiologists in spotting near-misses in their work.

As a result of their findings, researchers with the French Society of Neuroradiology are recommending those with serious infection undergo eye screenings. 

In many regions, such as the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, people are routinely exposed to spores that may lead to serious injury and even death.

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.

"If successful, prostate MRI will be able to join mammography and LDCT of the thorax as an imaging screening test that saves lives," experts wrote in JAMA. 

Experts surveyed more than 200 members of the Society of Abdominal Radiology for their findings, published in AJR.

Providers found an overall reduction in CT or ultrasound utilization in 11 of 17 emergency departments, according to a randomized study published in JAMA Network Open.

The healthcare giant's new guidance comes as doctors continue to see higher rates of swollen lymph nodes on breast imaging compared to side effects from other vaccines.