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Breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) software can be a valuable tool for radiologists, but it still misses some cancers. Seeking to get to the bottom of this dilemma, a Korean research team took a closer look at false-negative breast MRI CAD results and found that several factors affect the software's performance.
What should radiologists keep an eye on when examining breast MRI CAD? Find out in this edition's Insider Exclusive, available to you before our other AuntMinnie.com members.
With an assist from anatomic information provided by MRI, a CAD system developed by Japanese researchers is showing promise for differentiating malignant and benign brain lesions on FDG-PET studies. Learn more here.
We also have coverage of 3D visualization software developed by Dutch researchers to fuse anatomic and functional cardiac image data into a single image. The group believes the software will make it easier to diagnose coronary artery disease. Features Editor Wayne Forrest shares all the details here.
In other stories in the Advanced Visualization Digital Community, a team from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has determined that structural MRI volumetric analysis of gray matter in the brain can predict future IQ decline in children with sickle cell disease. Find out how by clicking here.
It's not uncommon to miss pulmonary embolism (PE) on CT pulmonary angiography studies, but CAD software may be able to catch some of those overlooked cases. Another University of Maryland team tested a prototype CAD software tool that could detect at least one embolism in three of four cases with a missed PE during interpretation. Get the whole story here.
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