Pleural Effusion
Serum albumin may be a ‘prognostic biomarker’ in acute pancreatitis
Serum albumin levels, specifically hypoalbuminemia, within 24 hours of hospital admission for acute pancreatitis may help predict adverse outcomes and mortality, according to researchers.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to chest X-ray triage software
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to BraveCX, an artificial intelligence-based chest X-ray triage and notification software that can identify prespecified suspected clinical findings in adults, according to a press release.
AI tools result in more false-positive findings on chest X-rays vs. radiologists
Radiologists had a lower rate of false positives when detecting airspace disease, pneumothorax and pleural effusion on chest X-rays compared with artificial intelligence tools, according to results published in Radiology.
FDA grants 510(k) clearances to triage, notification findings on chest, head imaging
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearances to seven triage and notification findings of varying conditions on chest X-ray and head CT images, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.
Pleural effusion rate high in China; causes differ by age, smoking status
In China, of the number of adults with pleural effusions is high, and causes appear to differ by age and smoking status, according to new findings published in JAMA Network Open.