Elevated calcium scores in adults without ASCVD linked to increased CV risk: JACC Medha Baranwal19 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JACC Cardiovascular Imaging by Budoff MJ and colleagues aimed to determine the appropriate threshold for recommending...
AI may identify improper endotracheal tube position on chest radiographs allowing earlier repositioning Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTSouth Korea: Automated AI (artificial intelligence) identification of improper endotracheal tube (ETT) position on chest radiograph may allow earlier...
Change in percent atheroma volume could be surrogate marker for adverse CV events: JAMA Medha Baranwal16 Sept 2023 11:45 AM ISTCanada: In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in JAMA Cardiology by Iulia Iatan and colleagues related to lipid-lowering therapy trials, a 1%...
Isthmic contractions common in pregnant women and can affect cervical measurements Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTSpain: In second-trimester pregnancies, isthmic contractions are common and can affect proper cervical length assessment, a recent study published in...
Prostate-specific membrane antigen-PET imaging accurately predict recurrence of prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The use of prostate-specific membrane antigen PET (positron emission tomography) improved the assessment of biochemical recurrence risk in...
Rare case of Calcifying fibrous tumor of foot: A report Dr Supreeth D R12 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTCalcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare fibroblastic tumor with distinctive histological presentation that shows benign characteristics. CFT is most...
Intravascular ultrasound Guidance in Complex PCI Shows Long-term Benefits in Reducing Cardiac Events: JACC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Sept 2023 10:45 AM ISTSouth Korea: PCI using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and by experienced operators was independently associated with reduced long-term risks of...
AI uses lung CT data to predict mortality risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTArtificial intelligence (AI) can use data from low-dose CT scans of the lungs to improve risk prediction for death from lung cancer, cardiovascular...
MRI effective for assessment of body composition in at-risk obese individuals Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTSpain: A team of researchers from Spain have reported magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to be just as effective as computed tomography (CT) for...
PCSK9 Antibodies Show Promise in Reducing Coronary Plaque in Statin-Treated Patients Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2023 11:45 AM ISTChina: A recent meta-analysis published in the International Journal Of Cardiology by Sen Liu and colleagues has shed light on the potential benefits...
Combo of CT coronary angiography and CT myocardial perfusion may detect cardiac allograft vasculopathy earlier Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTKorea: A combination of computed tomography-myocardial perfusion imaging (CT-MPI) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) demonstrated...
PET CT and PET MRI comparable for diagnosing prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Sept 2023 3:30 AM ISTProstate cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies among men, and its recurrence after treatment remains a significant concern. Researchers...
