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AuntMinnie 2006: How 64-slice CT saved my life: A radiologist's story

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In 2006, our top article shared the story of a radiologist whose life was saved by a 64-slice CT scanner just installed at the hospital he worked at. Copyright © 2006 Ivy Ventures, LLC New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024.

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Radiology Partners enlists IKS Health for administrative help

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Founded in 2006, IKS supports large health systems, medical groups, and risk-bearing entities across the U.S., IKS Health has partnered with Radiology Partners to implement a generative AI-powered care enablement platform intended to increase clinical capacity for radiologists. the company said.

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Private equity firm acquiring 'leading' teleradiology group that spans 48 states

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Grovecourt Capital Partners said it hopes to fuel further expansion for Miami-based Premier Radiology Services, which was founded in 2006.

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Penn. radiologist charged with child sexual exploitation

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Homeland Security Investigations in Pittsburgh and Chicago conducted the investigation leading to the indictment, with the case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat “the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse,” the statement noted.

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AMA working with radiology groups to fix flawed approach that’s driving Medicare payment decisions

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The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule utilizes 2006 cost information to develop practice expense relative values and resulting reimbursements.

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Racial, ethnic representation increases over time in NCDB

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They assessed individuals in both databases diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer in two periods: 2004 to 2006 and 2017 to 2019. The team included data from 5,175,007 individuals. Of these, 0.5% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.1%

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The Modified Valsalva Maneuver: Practical Treatment or Pointless Trick?

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Generally, adenosine has a favorable safety profile, with mostly minor side effects (Holdgate 2006). These rates are significantly lower than those in other research (Holdgate 2006). Additionally, robust evidence supports using calcium channel blockers, which may have a more favorable side effect profile (Holdgate 2006).

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