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.

How radiologists can help patients quit smoking
There are still nearly 30 million people who actively smoke in the United States.
The many benefits of using low-cost CT coronary calcium scoring to screen patients
CT calcium scoring provides valuable evaluations of intermediate-risk patients in addition to making good business sense for hospitals. Nauman Mushtaq, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Northwestern, shared his own experience with this technology.
ACS updates guidelines, recommends lung cancer screening for 5 million more Americans
The American Cancer Society suggests screening for anyone between the ages of 50 and 80 who smoked or currently smokes cigarettes.
Most women fail to recognize signs of breast cancer, a third are confused by screening guidelines
Results of a survey from Ohio State University show the public needs a lot more education on breast cancer facts.
Majority of patients say cancer screening should not be based on life expectancy
A poll from the University of Michigan shows that older adults are skeptical of cancer screening guidelines based on age.

Experts call for reporting of all incidentally detected coronary calcifications

Experts recently found that reporting of coronary calcium is frequently limited to only moderate to severe cases.

December 1, 2022

Women with dense breasts and benign breast disease have increased risks of developing #breastcancer

Many providers remain underinformed about increased cancer risks associated with breast density

JoAnn Pushkin, breast cancer survivor and executive director of DenseBreast-info.org, sounded the alarm on the lack of awareness surrounding breast density and its associated cancer risks during a presentation at this year’s annual RSNA meeting.

November 29, 2022

Long-term lung cancer survival rates see a 'dramatic' boost thanks to early detection initiatives

When lung cancer is caught in its early stages, long-term survival rates can reach 80% and higher, according to a new large-scale, 20-year international study presented at this year's RSNA meeting.

November 22, 2022

An example of a lung cancer found using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). Image courtesy of RSNA

New partnership seeks to streamline AI integration into lung cancer screening

A new partnership between Sirona Medical and RevealDX could streamline the process of AI integration into the clinical practice of lung nodule assessments.

November 22, 2022

The Nanox ARC cold-cathode, tomosynthesis 3D X-ray system is currently pending FDA clearance. If cleared, it would be the first device of its kind to offer cold-cathode X-ray tube technology and the ability to slice through the anatomy in images similar to CT scans to aid diagnosis. The new type of tube also could greatly reduce the size and weight of X-ray systems. The vendor sees this system as key to its larger plan to address health disparities and access to imaging world-wide. #Nanox

Can cold-cathode X-ray combined with teleradiology and AI eliminate health disparities?

The Israeli vendor Nanox says it has a vision for the future of healthcare. It seeks to address health disparities and access challenges with a new business model and innovative package of technologies. Hurdles loom, but opportunities abound.

November 17, 2022

Personalized breast cancer risk assessment could reduce overdiagnosis

Personalized breast cancer screening programs could help women better understand their personal cancer risks and guide providers in recommending mammographic assessments based on these risks.

November 16, 2022

Brian Lindman, MD, MSCI, medical director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center and an associate professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains the new American Heart Association (AHA) Target Aortic Stenosis (AS) program. It was announced at the AHA 2022 meeting and is designed to help screen with echo to find more AS patients.

VIDEO: AHA says aortic stenosis is undertreated and underdiagnosed

Brian Lindman, MD, medical director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains the new American Heart Association (AHA) Target Aortic Stenosis (AS) program to screen with echo to find more AS patients.

November 14, 2022

Why some women tend to overestimate their breast cancer risks

For women with dense breasts, it can be particularly challenging to differentiate between actual and perceived breast cancer risks.

November 8, 2022

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Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

Screening

How radiologists can help patients quit smoking

The many benefits of using low-cost CT coronary calcium scoring to screen patients

ACS updates guidelines, recommends lung cancer screening for 5 million more Americans

Most women fail to recognize signs of breast cancer, a third are confused by screening guidelines

Majority of patients say cancer screening should not be based on life expectancy

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