AOHC Encore 2023-106 Update on Radiographic Screening for Pneumoconiosis

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The speaker provides an update on radiographic screening for pneumoconiosis. They discuss the use of chest radiography and high-resolution chest computed tomography (CT) for screening and surveillance. The speaker highlights the importance of the new update to the International Labour Organization (ILO) classification system and the recent findings on chest radiographic appearances of pneumoconiosis. They also discuss the use of AI and machine learning for evaluating chest radiographs and the use of ultra-low-dose chest HRCT, which has similar radiation levels to a regular chest X-ray. The speaker emphasizes the role of radiographic screening in primary prevention, early detection, and diagnosis of pneumoconiosis, as well as its impact on tertiary prevention. They also mention the eligibility criteria for lung cancer screening with low-dose chest CT and the potential for MRI as an alternative imaging modality in the future. The speaker acknowledges the challenges of accessing and implementing ultra-low-dose CT and highlights the need for further research and education to improve the understanding and interpretation of radiographic findings in pneumoconiosis.

Keywords

radiographic screening

pneumoconiosis

chest radiography

high-resolution chest computed tomography

ILO classification system

AI and machine learning

ultra-low-dose chest HRCT

lung cancer screening

MRI