Lung Imaging

News and new technology innovations concerning how imaging technology for the lungs. This includes computed tomography (CT), X-ray and ultrasound imaging of the lungs to diagnose and monitor treatment for lung cancer, COPD, pulmonary embolism (PE), pneumonia, tuberculosis and COVID-19 can be found on this channel.

Combined marijuana and cigarette smokers were also three to four times more likely to have airway wall thickening, which can indicate damage to the airways
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Marijuana, Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Emphysema

November 28, 2023 — Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung’s air sacs ...

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4DMedical, a global technology company and producer of advanced lung function imaging software, has received U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its CT-based ventilation product (CT LVAS).
News | RSNA
FDA Clearance Granted to 4D Medical for Advanced Lung Function Imaging Software, CT LVAS

November 25, 2023 — 4DMedical, a global technology company and producer of advanced lung function imaging software, has ...

Time November 24, 2023
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Mobile CT trucks deliver access to quality care for at-risk patients in the US and Australia to help improve the detection and treatment of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Philips Brings Mobile CT Lung Screening to Underserved Communities Worldwide

November 22, 2023 — Lung cancer is one of the world’s silent killers. By the time patients experience symptoms, the ...

Time November 22, 2023
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Using a single chest X-ray, a new AI tool can identify non-smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer
News | Lung Imaging
AI Identifies Non-smokers at High Risk for Lung Cancer

November 22, 2023 — Using a routine chest X-ray image, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can identify non-smokers who ...

Time November 22, 2023
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The American Lung Association’s newly-released ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals improvement in survival rate for people of color, examines the toll of lung cancer state-by-state, and sheds light on lingering disparities and the urgent need for increased screening.
News | Lung Imaging
Lung Cancer Survival Rate Gains, Need for Increased Screening Highlighted in American Lung Association State of Lung Cancer Report

November 22, 2023 — Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of color, according to the ...

Time November 21, 2023
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued update lung cancer screening guidelines to help reduce the number of people dying from the disease due to smoking history.
News | Lung Imaging
American Cancer Society Releases Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

November 10, 2023 — As the imaging community recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, and Nov. 11 marks ...

Time November 10, 2023
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Human life-like in vitro model of radiation damage sustained to the lung opens an unprecedented window into the early disease process, and opportunities for drug development
News | Radiation Therapy
Human Lung Chip Leveraged to Faithfully Model Radiation-induced Lung Injury

October 19, 2023 — The lung is one of the tissues most sensitive to radiation in the human body. People exposed to high ...

Time October 19, 2023
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Findings suggest levels of circulating tumor DNA are more important than the number of lesions in determining disease burden
News | Lung Imaging
Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation

October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has ...

Time October 02, 2023
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In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases
News | Lung Imaging
Radiologists Outperformed AI in Identifying Lung Diseases on Chest X-ray

September 26, 2023 — In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying ...

Time September 26, 2023
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A the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to evolve, SNMMI issues updated guidance
News | SNMMI
SNMMI Issues Updated Statement: COVID-19 and V/Q Lung Studies

September 18, 2023 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), as a professional society ...

Time September 18, 2023
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AI system by Lunit identified improperly positioned endotracheal tube on chest radiographs obtained after insertion, as well as on chest radiographs obtained from patients in the ICU at two institutions
News | Artificial Intelligence
AI Confirms Tracheal Tube Position on Chest Radiography

September 18, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), an ...

Time September 18, 2023
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Patients treated with IMRT had lower rates of toxicity to lungs and less radiation to the heart compared to conventional chemoradiation
News | Radiation Oncology
Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy Provides Long-term Benefits to Patients with Locally Advanced Lung Cancer

September 13, 2023 — Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) should be the preferred choice when treating patients ...

Time September 13, 2023
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The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable has announced the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day, scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023, to allow individuals who are unable to take time off from work to access screening.
News | Lung Imaging
National Lung Cancer Screening Day Planned by American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable, Industry Partners

September 14, 2023 — As part of a nationwide action initiative, screening centers nationwide are being asked to open ...

Time September 12, 2023
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Two best-in-class lung imaging companies combine expertise for the deployment of xenon 129 MRI platform
News | Lung Imaging
Partnership with VIDA to streamline adoption of advanced MRI of the lungs

September 11, 2023 — Polarean Imaging plc (AIM: POLX), a commercial-stage medical device leader in advanced magnetic ...

Time September 11, 2023
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Study tallies the millions of years of life saved via early detection using mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopies, lung scans for smokers and more
News | Radiology Imaging
Cancer Screenings Have Saved the US at Least $6.5 Trillion, Study Estimates

August 21, 2023 — Americans have gotten at least 12 million more years of life to live because of preventive cancer ...

Time August 21, 2023
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Medical AI company Lunit has announced a groundbreaking collaborative study, to be presented at the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2023), demonstrating the potential of AI-powered Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS) analysis in predicting lung cancer treatment outcomes.
News | Artificial Intelligence
Groundbreaking Study on Emerging Biomarker for Lung Cancer Treatment to be Presented at World Conference on Lung Cancer

August 21, 2023 — A Seoul, South Korea-based provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for cancer diagnostics and ...

Time August 21, 2023
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Kitware leveraged the cutting-edge 3D Slicer medical visualization platform to develop custom medical imaging software and provided support throughout the FDA application process
News | FDA
Kitware Supports Development and Launch of FDA Cleared MR Image Processing Software for Lung Ventilation Imaging

August 18, 2023 — Kitware, a leader in developing innovative medical visualization software, is pleased to announce its ...

Time August 18, 2023
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News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Photon-counting CT Can Evaluate Lung Function

July 13, 2023 — New computed tomography (CT) technology allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung ...

Time July 13, 2023
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A newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake, sustained tumor retention, and high contrast in preclinical models, making it a prime candidate for a novel theranostics approach
News | SNMMI
Novel Theranostic Agent Targets Multiple Cancer Types

June 28, 2023 — A newly discovered radionuclide-based agent (CB-2PA-NT) has been shown to have high tumor uptake ...

Time June 28, 2023
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Adeep learning-based model using initial chest radiographs predicted 30-day mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), improving upon the performance of an established risk prediction tool (i.e., CURB-65 score).
News | Lung Imaging
Deep-Learning Chest Radiograph Model Predicts Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

June 16, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a ...

Time June 16, 2023
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