Prospective Sunnybrook study published: Rho findings reported in 80% of cases
Toronto. The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal published Sunnybrook's prospective study of Rho: 655 of 987 screened patients were flagged, radiologists reported 80% of findings, and Rho-positive patients more often reported discussing bone health with their doctor (36% vs 18%) and a new osteoporosis diagnosis (11% vs 5%) within six months than Rho-negative patients.
The study, led by Sunnybrook’s Department of Medical Imaging, enrolled 1,145 patients having routine X-rays, of whom 987 had an X-ray Rho could analyze. Among flagged patients who had a DXA within six months, Rho’s positive predictive value for low bone density was 74%. Of 51 primary care providers who answered the survey, 78% found Rho beneficial in patient care.
The authors concluded that Rho has the potential to improve low osteoporosis screening rates by using existing X-ray data.