On World Lung Cancer Day, observed on 1 August, Hospital da Luz Aveiro highlights the importance of early diagnosis of what remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Timely detection continues to be one of the most decisive factors in increasing treatment options and improving patient outcomes. Hospital da Luz Aveiro is equipped with a state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) scanner that incorporates innovative technologies capable of performing CT examinations with a significantly reduced radiation dose, comparable to that of a conventional X-ray, without compromising image quality. This technology includes the SilverBeam system, which uses a silver filter to eliminate low-energy X-rays, reducing patient exposure to radiation during the examination. At the same time, it leverages artificial intelligence through AiCE (Advanced Intelligent Clear-IQ Engine) technology, enabling the acquisition of high-definition images with lower noise levels and enhanced resolution, even when using ultra-low radiation doses. These features are particularly important when assessing high-risk patients, such as smokers and former smokers, as they make it possible to identify small lung lesions at an early stage of the disease , when treatment options are more effective and the chances of successful outcomes are significantly higher. In addition to contributing to the early diagnosis of lung cancer, this technology allows high-quality examinations to be performed with greater patient safety, reinforcing Hospital da Luz Aveiro’s commitment to technological innovation, clinical excellence, and disease prevention. On World Lung Cancer Day, Hospital da Luz Aveiro also reinforces the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, quitting smoking, and ensuring regular clinical monitoring of high-risk groups, underlining that early diagnosi s remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against this disease. * english translation generated with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
