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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

In 2007, our top article offered a deep dive into the association of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) with gadolinium-based contrast agents. Imagine going in for a diagnostic MRI scan and coming out with a progressive, irreversible, and potentially fatal disease. They found 14 cases (0.77%) of confirmed NSF among 1,826 patients.

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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

AuntMinnie

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. in 2007 to 1.1% in 2007 to 1.1% For example, among diagnostic imaging, NM had the largest decline, from 14.5%

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Angela Graber, Vice President Operations, Diagnostic Imaging Solutions

TTG Imaging Solutions

In 2007 Digirad acquired Ultrascan and she has held various leadership positions in operations with Digirad since that time. The post Angela Graber, Vice President Operations, Diagnostic Imaging Solutions appeared first on TTG Imaging Solutions. She has had her BSN since 2000 and began her nursing career in Labor and Delivery.

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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

REBEL EM

Saline load test Has mainly been supplanted by CT scan due to ease in obtaining, reported performance characteristics, consultant recommendation and difficulty in interpreting test. cefazolin or cefuroxime) If risk factors for MRSA present, use agent with activity against MRSA (i.e.

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Extramedullary focal fat - fluid level, a specific sign of osteomyelitis

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

2007 Jun;36 Suppl 1:S101-4. Intramedullary and extramedullary fat globules on magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic sign for osteomyelitis. Extra-osseous fat fluid level: a specific sign for osteomyelitis. Kumar J, Bandhu S, Kumar A, Alam S. Skeletal Radiol. doi: 10.1007/s00256-006-0194-1. Epub 2006 Sep 19. Eur Radiol.

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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers

Imaging Technology

Quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIA) are subtle abnormalities on chest CTs that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for advanced pulmonary diseases but are nonetheless associated with decreased lung function and capacity, increased respiratory symptoms and death. “QIA

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives.