CT scans

A record 1.92 million patients in England are waiting for NHS diagnostic tests, with one in five waiting over six weeks. The waiting list has increased by 500,000 since 2022 and is 83% higher than pre-pandemic levels, projected to reach 2 million by March 2027.

Lumafield's 'Scan of the Month' features CT scans of BYD car parts, showcasing detailed 3D imaging of automotive components. The article includes a Hacker News discussion link with 33 points and 7 comments.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to analyze CT scans and found that healthier thymuses, an overlooked immune-system organ, are linked to longer lifespans and reduced risks of heart disease, cancer, and death. The study suggests the thymus may play a key role in healthy aging and cancer survival.

The NHS is spending a record £241 million outsourcing CT and MRI scan analysis to private firms due to staffing shortages and hospital capacity issues. Radiologists criticize the 'ballooning' costs as a result of systemic failures to train enough doctors, leading to reliance on lower-quality private reports.

Mayo Clinic researchers developed an AI model capable of detecting pancreatic cancer up to three years earlier than human doctors by analyzing subtle tissue changes on routine CT scans. The AI identifies signs invisible to specialists, offering potential for earlier intervention.