An AI tool for detection of incidental pulmonary embolus (iPE) on conventional contrast-enhanced chest CT examinations had high NPV and moderate PPV, even finding some iPEs missed by radiologists.

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with residual lung abnormalities ...

Researchers have managed to radiologically view the novel coronavirus infected individuals, and this could be a step towards early detection of this virus and diagnosis of those infected by it. The ...

AJR: Routine visual ordinal coronary artery calcium assessment on all chest CT examinations could identify a large number of patients who might benefit from preventive therapies Leesburg, VA, April 26 ...

In a retrospective review of conventional contrast-enhanced chest CTs, the authors found that a commercial AI algorithm had a high negative predictive value for iPE. In addition, the AI picked up on ...

A recent study showed that current and former heavy smokers can reduce their risk of dying of lung cancer by getting annual chest CT scans. The screening was so beneficial that the monitoring board ...

At similar radiation doses, ultra-low-dose CT (ULDCT) achieved superior image quality using AI-enhanced iterative reconstruction than chest x-rays for assessing cystic fibrosis-related lung disease in ...

New CT technology allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of ...

An 87-year-old man presents to Okinawa National Hospital in Japan following referral for evaluation of an abnormal shadow on the left lower lobe of his lung. This was detected in December 2016, during ...