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Deep learning helps distinguish benign vertebral fractures on CT

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The group conducted a study that investigated the reliability of CT-based deep learning and included 532 patients with benign or malignant vertebral fractures imaged between June 2005 and December 2022. This study has] the potential to substantially improve fracture assessment and treatment in clinical routine," Booz and D'Angelo concluded.

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Pediatric PET radiotracer doses drop by a third over two decades

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To quantify these developments, the group analyzed administered doses in 243 children and adolescents who underwent 466 clinical F-18 FDG-PET/CT or PET/MRI scans of the body at their hospital between January 2000 and May 2021. The full study is available here.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

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Reeder has been faculty at UW-Madison since 2005 and previously served as director of the clinical magnetic resonance imaging fellowship, chief of MRI, chief of sectional cardiovascular imaging, and senior vice chair of research. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

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Reeder has been faculty at UW-Madison since 2005 and previously served as director of the clinical magnetic resonance imaging fellowship, chief of MRI, chief of sectional cardiovascular imaging, and senior vice chair of research. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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GE HealthCare and Biofourmis Collaborate on Virtual Care-at-Home Solutions

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christine.book Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:14 March 12, 2024 — GE HealthCare and Biofourmis have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing continuity of care by enabling safe, effective, and accessible care in the home to support the patient journey beyond the hospital setting. American Hospital Association. 2022, September 19).

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The AcT Trial: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Earlier studies looking at tenecteplase dosing began in 2005 and have largely settled on a dose of 0.25 The AHA and the ESO have both recognized the utilization of tenecteplase for AIS in their clinical guidelines. mg/kg at this time for the potential treatment of AIS. Paper : Memon BK et. mg/kg followed by 0.81 vs Alteplase 34.8%

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HIMSS 2023 Global Conference Preview and Top 5 Topics

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One of the many sessions offering updates and insights into healthcare innovation will be a joint presentation with the Leapfrog Group and HIMSS, set for Wednesday afternoon, which will examine recent research that investigates the influence of advances in digital maturity on hospital performance with specific focus on quality and safety outcomes.