Ultra-low-dose CT effectively diagnoses pneumonia with minimal radiation

A new study shows that denoised ultra-low dose CT (ULDCT) can diagnose pneumonia in immunocompromised patients using only 2% of the radiation of standard CT scans. This method addresses concerns about radiation exposure from frequent scans. Previously, standard CT scans were the main method for detecting pneumonia, but they pose risks due to high radiation doses. ULDCT reduces this risk but may produce lower image quality. Researchers tested a deep learning algorithm to improve image quality in ULDCT scans. This advancement aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy while minimizing radiation exposure for vulnerable patients.