Tag: CAT Scans
Image-Based Model Predicts Radiation Tx Failure in Lung Cancer
Higher rate of treatment failure for lung cancer patients with high Deep Profiler scores
CT Use to Evaluate Suspected Urolithiasis Significantly Increased
2006 to 2014 saw more than doubling in the use of CTAP in the ED, with considerable geographic variation
AI Model Uses Serial Imaging to Predict Lung Cancer Tx Response
Deep learning integrates CT scans from multiple time points to improve clinical outcome predictions
Radiomic Features May Predict Response to Chemo in NSCLC
Peritumoral, intratumoral radiomic features on baseline CT scans may predict chemo response
Complications Higher Than Expected for Invasive Lung Tests
Complication rates for invasive lung diagnostic procedures higher than those seen in clinical trials
International Radiation Doses Vary for CT Exams
Dose variation due to institutional decisions regarding technical parameters
Bone Indices on CT Scan Predict Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Peripheral CT indices address risk for fracture contributed by changes in bone microarchitecture
No Drop Seen in CT Use for Pediatric Head Trauma
About one-third of children who visit ER with head injuries undergo computed tomography imaging
CT Abdominal Aortic Calcification Score Predicts CV Event Risk
In asymptomatic patients, AUC was higher for AAC than for Framingham Risk Score at all time points
Repeat CT Common in Peds Traumatic Epidural Hematoma
Reimaging only those with concerning neurologic findings, mass effect on initial CT could cut use
