Demographic Disparities in Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening
Results of a retrospective analysis identified differences in completion of LDCT screening among racial and ethnic groups and between the sexes in each group.
Diagnostic Imaging
Value of Follow-Up Chest Computed Tomography in the Surveillance of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
[Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma] Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center assessed the value of chest, abdominal, and pelvic CT in the surveillance of patients with HCC, and the potential drawbacks to the practice.
Reductions in Rates of Surveillance Imaging in Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Study results demonstrate influence of the ASH Choosing Wisely campaign regarding surveillance imaging rates in patients with DLBCL.
Comparative Diagnostic Evaluation with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers present a comparison study on the sensitivity and accuracy of 3 types of imaging studies — contrast-enhanced ultrasound, MRI, and computed tomography — in diagnosing and classifying pancreatic cystic neoplasms.
Angiogenesis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Pathophysiology, Targeted Therapy, and Role of Imaging
[Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma] In this review, the authors discuss the use of imaging techniques and radiological biomarkers to monitor treatment response in patients with advanced HCC undergoing antiangiogenic therapy, a key to decisions on whether to continue treatment or initiate second-line therapy.
Recognition of Dermatoscopic Characteristics of Neck Melanomas May Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis
A retrospective study of neck lesions sought to determine the clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics of melanomas on the neck vs nevi.
Use of Artificial Intelligence on Camera-Based Images of Skin Lesions Shows Promise in the Diagnosis of Melanoma
Researchers investigated the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions suspicious for melanoma in camera-based images as a potential decision-support tool.
Collaboration, Clinician Training Can Eliminate Need for Prior Authorization From Payers
After an assessment of prior authorizations for imaging studies demonstrated potential waste, a health care system and a large commercial payer collaborated to streamline patient care.
AI Assists in Reading of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Images
Concurrent use of AI system improves cancer detection, reduces reading time and recall rate.
AI Tool Discerns Lung Cancer Outcomes From Imaging Reports
Deep natural language processing used to detect presence of lung cancer and treatment response.
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