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.

Plot of major adverse events after 208 percutaneous cryoablation sessions of 310 lung tumors in 139 patients—versus session’s hospital length of stay

News | Lung Imaging

High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Safe, Effective for Percutaneous Cryoablation of Lung Tumors

January 25, 2024 — According to the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), high-frequency jet ventilation appears to ...

January 25, 2024

LungQ 3.0.0 builds on 10 years of clinical trials and 200+ publications to deliver advanced segmentation of pulmonary segments and subsegments

News | Artificial Intelligence

Thirona receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for LungQ v3.0.0 Software to Power AI Analysis of Chest CT Images

January 22, 2024 — Thirona, a global company specializing in advanced analysis of thoracic CT images with artificial ...

January 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence in oncology uses deep learning algorithms to analyze medical images and genomic data to detect cancer at an early stage, predict patient outcomes, and personalize treatment plans. It helps radiologists in diagnosing cancer accurately by analyzing medical images.

Feature | Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market to Hit $9.16 Billion by 2031, Per New Report

Coherent Market Insights has recently published a report, titled, Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Market, By ...

January 12, 2024

This reinforces Qure.ai's position as a pioneer in the field of AI-powered advancements for plain film radiography and medical imaging

News | Artificial Intelligence

Qure.ai's AI-Driven Chest X-ray Solution Receives FDA Clearance for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection

January 8, 2024 — Qure.ai, a leading global innovator in medical imaging solutions, has announced its 13th FDA clearance ...

January 08, 2024

News | Radiology Business

American Roentgen Ray Society Names David Naeger 2024 ARRS Distinguished Educator

December 27, 2023 — The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) announced David M. Naeger, MD, as the 2024 ARRS ...

December 27, 2023

News | Lung Imaging

Perspective on Management of LDCT Findings on Low-dose Computed Tomography Examinations for Lung Cancer Screening

December 22, 2023 — Annual low-dose CT screening has been recently shown to result in high cure rates of over 80%, but ...

December 20, 2023

News | Radiology Business

Merger Announced by 4D Medical and Imbio Creates Cardiothoracic Image Analysis Portfolio

December 13, 2023 — The global medical technology company 4DMedical has announced it has entered a binding agreement to ...

December 13, 2023

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 ...

November 28, 2023

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 ...

November 24, 2023

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 ...

November 22, 2023

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 ...

November 22, 2023

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 ...

November 21, 2023

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 ...

November 10, 2023

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 ...

October 19, 2023

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 ...

October 02, 2023

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 ...

September 26, 2023

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 ...

September 18, 2023

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 ...

September 18, 2023

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 ...

September 13, 2023

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 ...

September 12, 2023