Search Tag: Radiology Advances
2024 09 May
Photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) is a cutting-edge advancement in CT imaging technology that addresses limitations of conventional methods. It enhances visualisation of small anatomical structures and may enable higher precision with lower radiation exposure. The unique features of PCD-CT require updated scanning protocols for various diagnostic...Read more
2024 09 May
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cardiovascular-related cause of death, often detected incidentally during imaging studies like chest CTs for other reasons. Symptoms are vague, making diagnosis challenging. PE can complicate various conditions and procedures. Abdominal CTs, although not primarily for lung evaluation, can incidentally capture...Read more
2024 09 May
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cardiovascular-related cause of death, often detected incidentally during imaging studies like chest CTs for other reasons. Symptoms are vague, making diagnosis challenging. PE can complicate various conditions and procedures. Abdominal CTs, although not primarily for lung evaluation, can incidentally capture...Read more
2024 22 Apr
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), symptoms like dyspnea, wheezing, and coughing are common and indicate a faster disease progression and higher mortality. These symptoms can be caused by various factors, including muscle weakness, airway obstruction, chronic inflammation, and structural changes in the airways. Studies...Read more