Determining the impact of an artificial intelligence tool on the management of pulmonary nodules detected incidentally on CT (DOLCE) study protocol: a prospective, non-interventional multicentre UK study.

Introduction: In a small percentage of patients, pulmonary nodules found on CT scans are early lung cancers. Lung cancer detected at an early stage has a much better prognosis. The British Thoracic Society guideline on managing pulmonary nodules recommends using multivariable malignancy risk prediction models to assist in management.

Prevalence of low bone mass and vitamin D deficiency in β-thalassemia major.

Low bone mass, a major cause of morbidity in patients with β-thalassemia major (β-TM), is multifactorial. There is lack of data about the current prevalence of low bone mass in patients with β-TM. The aims of this study are to examine the current prevalence of low bone mass in β-TM patients and the association between demographic characteristics, markers of iron overload, endocrinopathies, glycemic status and bone mineral density (BMD) as well as to study the 25-OH-vitamin D status of the patients and its relationship with BMD.

Is hybrid imaging (SPECT/CT) a useful adjunct in the management of suspected facet joints arthropathy?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the value of SPECT/CT imaging in patients with chronic spinal pain.

Methods: This was a retrospective consecutive study. Patients with chronic neck or back pain from outpatient spinal clinics with clinical features raising the possibility of a facetogenic pain generator and non-conclusive MRI/CT findings were included.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and diffuse parenchymal lung disease: implications from initial experience with 18F-FDG PET/CT.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to evaluate integrated (18)F-FDG PET/CT in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD).

Methods: Thirty-six consecutive patients (31 men and 5 women; mean age +/- SD, 68.7 +/- 9.