Search Tag: lung cancer
2025 16 May
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has emerged as a vital tool for lung cancer screening, particularly for individuals with a high risk due to tobacco use. While its primary aim is to detect early-stage lung cancer and reduce mortality, LDCT also frequently reveals incidental findings unrelated to lung cancer. These findings can both enhance...Read more
2025 16 May
Accurate identification of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations plays a central role in guiding targeted treatment decisions for patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Current clinical methods for EGFR status detection, including tissue and liquid biopsies, present several limitations. Tissue biopsies are invasive, may not be feasible...Read more
2025 12 May
The rise in follow-up imaging for pulmonary nodules has created an urgent need for tools that can support efficient and accurate longitudinal assessments. With increasing reliance on computed tomography (CT) scans for lung cancer screening and disease monitoring, radiologists face a mounting workload, especially as CT sensitivity results in frequent...Read more
2025 12 May
The rise in follow-up imaging for pulmonary nodules has created an urgent need for tools that can support efficient and accurate longitudinal assessments. With increasing reliance on computed tomography (CT) scans for lung cancer screening and disease monitoring, radiologists face a mounting workload, especially as CT sensitivity results in frequent...Read more
2024 25 Aug
Lung nodules, defined as small masses of tissue within the lung measuring up to 3 cm in diameter, are frequently identified during routine chest CT scans. These nodules are significant because they can be early indicators of lung cancer. However, most research and clinical guidelines have historically focused on high-risk groups, particularly long-term...Read more
2024 27 Jun
Healthcare organisations must enhance care quality and effectiveness while managing costs. Streamlining operational processes reduces waiting times, minimises delays, optimises resource allocation, and improves patient outcomes. Digitalisation in healthcare allows for data-driven analysis of processes, integrating technologies such as electronic...Read more
2024 29 May
Lung nodules are crucial indicators of lung cancer, particularly in individuals with emphysema, a condition linked to smoking that alters lung structure on CT scans. Although automated AI algorithms offer promise in aiding radiologists, their performance may vary based on the presence of emphysema, potentially leading to increased false positives...Read more
2024 29 May
Lung nodules are crucial indicators of lung cancer, particularly in individuals with emphysema, a condition linked to smoking that alters lung structure on CT scans. Although automated AI algorithms offer promise in aiding radiologists, their performance may vary based on the presence of emphysema, potentially leading to increased false positives...Read more
2024 25 Apr
Significant benefits of Island of Ireland/USA cancer collaboration to be showcased at event On 25-26 April, Dublin’s Farmleigh House hosts the inaugural Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer, a high level summit of world leading cancer experts, to explore greater cooperation between Europe and the United States in tackling the scourge of cancer....Read more
2024 25 Apr
Significant benefits of Island of Ireland/USA cancer collaboration to be showcased at event On 25-26 April, Dublin’s Farmleigh House hosts the inaugural Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer, a high level summit of world leading cancer experts, to explore greater cooperation between Europe and the United States in tackling the scourge of cancer....Read more
2024 25 Apr
Significant benefits of Island of Ireland/USA cancer collaboration to be showcased at event On 25-26 April, Dublin’s Farmleigh House hosts the inaugural Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer, a high level summit of world leading cancer experts, to explore greater cooperation between Europe and the United States in tackling the scourge of cancer....Read more
2022 07 Oct
LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, welcomes Ann Fish-Steagall, BSN, RN, as its Senior Vice President of Patient Services. In her new role, Ann will be responsible for developing the organization’s blueprint for patient services and overseeing its execution. LUNGevity provides services to both...Read more
2021 06 Apr
Pre-existing respiratory disease could worsen the severity of COVID-19. A review of cases has shown that the prevalence of chronic respiratory disease in hospitalised COVID-19 patients was lower compared to prevalence in the general population. Another systematic review found mixed evidence on asthma. Some data suggests hospitalisation was equally...Read more
2021 08 Feb
Cancer is the leading cause of death in every country of the world. However, for the first time, female breast cancer has overtaken lung as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world. This is based on findings from a collaborative report, Global Cancer Statistics 2020, from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the International Agency for...Read more
2020 18 Sep
Premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) still occur on a frightening scale in many parts of the world. NCDs have several social, environmental, behavioural, nutritional, and clinical determinants. Many of the nations beset with NCD and premature deaths tend to have other problems including poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack...Read more