Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Researchers compare CT methods for tracking lung disease and lung-function decline

This retrospective human study compared a visual CT scoring method with an automated computer analysis for tracking fibrosing interstitial lung disease. Among 92 people followed with CT scans and lung-function tests, both approaches were associated with changes in lung function and signs of disease progression. The study does not show that either method improves treatment or patient outcomes.