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Clinical Conundrums: Do We Need to Order a CT for Every Patient with Renal Colic?

REBEL EM

Clinical Scenario: A 35-year-old man with no PMH presents with left flank pain, hematuria and history of kidney stones. In a young patient who has a clear clinical diagnosis, there is no required imaging. 2011; 18(7):699-707. CT in Detecting Urinary Tract Calculi: Influence on Patient Imaging and Clinical Outcomes Radiology.

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Clinical Conundrums: Should Ketamine be Preferred Over Etomidate in RSI?

REBEL EM

Clinical Scenario: A 48 year old man presents with fever, hypotension, hypoperfusion and hypoxemia. However, it is well-established that even a single dose of etomidate can cause adrenal suppression ( Albert 2011 ). 2024;28(1): PMID: 38368326 The post Clinical Conundrums: Should Ketamine be Preferred Over Etomidate in RSI?

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REBEL Core Cast 132.0 – Recent-Onset AFib

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MD Calc: CHA2DS2-VASc for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk References Yealy D, Kosowsky JM: Dysrhythmias, in Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al (eds): Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 8. Ann Emerg Med 2011; 57(1): 32-3. Ann Emerg Med 2011; 57(1): 31-2. Ann of EM 2011; 58: 517-20.

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BIOTRONIK and Texray Establish Collaboration to Distribute Texray’s Innovative Radiation Protection Products

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BIOTRONIK, with its legacy in providing radiation protection solutions since 2011, has recognized the value of Texray's innovations. Our cutting-edge innovations will now be accessible for healthcare professionals through the experienced BIOTRONIK clinical and sales forces around the globe. CVIR Endovasc 7, 18 (2024). Bärenfänger, F.,

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Dr. William Donovan Receives Thorwarth Award for Radiology Leadership

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Donovan is a current member of the ACR Commission on Economics, Commission on General, Small, Emergency and/or Rural Practice, Coding and Nomenclature Committee, Quality Assurance Committee and Clinical Reviewer for the MRI Accreditation Program. He is a past chair of the ACR Neuroradiology, Reimbursement and College Nominating committees. “Dr.

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RadNet testing three retail in-store breast cancer screening operations

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RadNet executives will spend the next 18 months learning what does and doesn't work for operating small in-store retail breast cancer screening clinics in three areas of the U.S. In early December 2023, the first of RadNet's three pilot MammogramNow clinics opened in a Walmart Supercenter in Milford, DE. Photo courtesy of RadNet.

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AI model used with one-inhale CT helps diagnose COPD

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"Although many imaging protocols for COPD diagnosis and staging require two CT acquisitions, our study shows that COPD diagnosis and staging is feasible with a single CT acquisition and relevant clinical data," Hasenstab said in a statement released by the RSNA.