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 ...

The results imply that, given the increasing numbers of chest CT scans for various clinical indications, these incidental ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs. They might surprise you because lung nodules generally do not cause ...

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at ...

Robotic bronchoscopy can help diagnose spots in the lungs when they are still small, catching cancer sooner and saving many ...

In contrast, he says a chest CT scan provides detailed images by taking ... “This detailed imaging allows for the detection of tiny nodules and is especially useful for diagnosing lung cancer ...

Lung cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in China, has only a 19.7% five-year survival rate in the country. The disease in non-smokers is prevalent and younger patients account for an ...

DuBois, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lung cancer is a source of more cancer deaths in the U.S. than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. People diagnosed with lung cancer are ...

Many people at risk for lung cancer including current and former smokers undergo regular screening for lung cancer with a low ...

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 ...