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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. Everyone knew the potential of this new technology, and we wanted to make sure we were in a position to capitalize on the new clinical functionality as soon as the scanner was ready.

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Can open-source AI algorithms help clinical deployment?

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has developed neural networks for interpreting chest x-rays that could help speed the adoption of AI systems in clinical settings, according to a study published December 8 in The Lancet Digital Health. million chest x-ray studies from a 13-year period (2006-2019), which yielded 1.94 A group in the U.K. million frontal x-rays.

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Clinical Conundrums: Should You Give the First Dose of Antibiotics IV Before Discharging Home on Oral Antibiotics?

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Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old woman with hypertension presents with a productive cough and fever. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. BMJ (Clinical research ed.). 2006; 333(7580):1193. Her vitals are: HR 115, BP 120/80, Temp 102.8, 1997; 24(3):457-67.

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Radiology Partners enlists IKS Health for administrative help

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

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The Modified Valsalva Maneuver: Practical Treatment or Pointless Trick?

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Clinical Question: Does simultaneously performing the modified valsalva maneuver and administering intravenous adenosine, compared to either treatment alone, have greater success in achieving normal sinus rhythm in patients presenting to the ED with PSVT? Most secondary outcomes were disease-oriented with an unclear clinical significance.

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Racial, ethnic representation increases over time in NCDB

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An understanding of the limitations of the NCDB, including limited representation of Hispanic and American Indian or Alaska Native individuals, can help inform clinical decision-making, especially when using studies that are based on the NCDB,” the Satpathy team wrote. The team included data from 5,175,007 individuals. Of these, 0.5%

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Yellowcross launches teleradiology management service

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The two first worked together in 2006 at Nighthawk Radiology Services. Yellowcross works with hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and entrepreneurial physicians throughout the U.S. to develop focused service offerings to address radiologist shortages and provide specialty diagnostic services.