The widespread utilization of chest CT scans has increased the importance of the proper evaluation of incidentally found lung nodules. The primary goal in the evaluation of these nodules is to ...
Noncontrast chest CT with 1–3 mm collimations through the nodule is necessary in the evaluation of the majority of lung nodules. Three to five slices should be obtained through the nodule to ...
Biodesix, Inc. announced a new study published in CHEST Pulmonary Journal reaffirming the effectiveness of its Nodify CDT® blood-based lung nodule test, which assesses seven autoantibodies linked ...
For patients dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms from the coronavirus, a simple chest X-ray can now reveal its impact on the lungs. The two-dimensional (2D) scans simply can't distinguish ...
“While a chest x-ray can identify some lung tumours ... imaging allows for the detection of tiny nodules and is especially useful for diagnosing lung cancer at its most treatable stage ...