A team of experts recently made this discovery after analyzing commercial claims data from nearly 124,000 patients, sharing their work in JAMA Network Open. 

A number of patients recommended for CRC screening say they haven't undergone the exam, but have received a computed tomography scan. Researchers believe radiologists should jump on this fact.

The results shouldn't encourage physicians to use the modality for screening patients, but authors said its sensitivity is "unquestionable" and use "encouraged" in specific situations.

The American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Breast Imaging and Radiology Business Management Association are among the latest groups forced to make the tough decision on upcoming gatherings.

The drop bucks a nearly quarter-century-long trend in rising radiation dosage, dating back to 1980, researchers wrote Tuesday in Radiology.

The president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology said there are no shortfalls reported at this time, but the organization is keeping an eye on the situation as more countries implement travel bans.

Lung US is often used for acute respiratory failure and could prove as a useful alternative aid during the outbreak, clinicians with one Italian hospital wrote in Radiology.

U.K researchers also recommend incorporating breathing tests into low-dose CT lung cancer screening programs to better diagnose the disease.