Dear Advanced Visualization Insider,
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software has often been viewed as a potential tool for increasing the detection rate of lung nodules by less experienced readers. But at least in the case of lung CAD with digital chest radiographs, that may not be true.
Recent research from Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem found conflicting results in examining the benefit of CAD for radiologists of different experience levels. In one study conducted by the institution, researchers found that CAD offered the greatest improvement in detection rates for the resident in the study. However, a second study, which did not assume that all true CAD marks would be accepted by the three readers, found the thoracic radiologist realized the greatest benefit.
Our coverage of the Hebrew University research is the subject of this month's Insider Exclusive article. You have access to the story before it is published for the rest of our AuntMinnie.com members. To learn more about the possible effects of experience on lung CAD outcomes, click here.
In other articles we're featuring this month in the Advanced Visualization Digital Community, CAD software was found to boost breast cancer detection in a year-long study without a significant increase in recall rates. For that article, click here.
Also, Stanford University researchers in California have found that small, elongated pulmonary nodules detected by CAD on MDCT chest scans were more likely to be rejected by radiologists than lesions with other characteristics. Click here for that story.
