http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2007/12/Articles/Use-of-computer-aided-detection-in-thoracic-CT.aspxComputer-aided detection (CAD) software can be used to help radiologists address the ever-increasing number of images that need interpretation. With advancements in computed tomography (CT), hundreds of thin-slice images are now produced for a chest CT study. This article discusses the use of CAD software tools for chest CT and, specifically, their use in low-dose lung cancer screening, diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism, and evaluation of interstitial lung disease.Wednesday, 12 Dec 2007 11:43:28 GMT