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Radiologists in Europe ramp up testing of AI

AuntMinnie

Four out of seven commercially available AI algorithms for detecting lung nodules on x-rays performed better than human readers, while two algorithms for predicting bone age fell short, in a study published January 9 in Radiology. Project AIR is an ongoing cohort study aimed at filling this gap, the authors wrote.

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Olympic imaging squad gets set for summer games

AuntMinnie

A team of 32 radiologists and 36 radiographers are limbering up to work at the summer Olympics, which begins July 25. Clinical information is essential to refine the diagnosis, but we must also understand the sporting issues in order to adapt the athletes’ care.” They are likely to perform more than 1,800 scans on injured athletes.

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Hugentobler: pedCAT Improves Practice Workflow

CurveBeam AI

in 2012 and purchased a pedCAT WBCT system three years later. An X-Ray study can take as much as 8 minutes depending on the technologist, he said. Often after reviewing the radiographs, a podiatrist will have to send the patient back for additional views. I am earning more on X-Ray than anticipated.”

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Why understanding breast density matters

The British Institute of Radiology

1) and may go undetected until they are larger and more likely to present with clinical symptoms [4]. A growing number of medical organisations link to the DenseBreast-info.org website, including the EFRS (European Federation of Radiographer Societies) and the Society of Radiographers. Radiology 2011;260:658-63 2.

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REBEL Core Cast 94.0 – SBO

REBEL EM

A normal lactate does not rule out the diagnosis Plain X-rays perform poorly in making or ruling out the diagnosis. A normal lactate does not rule out the diagnosis Plain X-rays perform poorly in making or ruling out the diagnosis. Late findings Fever Abdominal distension (+) LR: 5.64 – 16.8 (-) LR: 0.34 – 0.43

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The ED Guide to Neuroimaging: Part 1

Northwestern EM

When evaluating a CT brain the following, certain cisterns have clinical relevance for potential herniation syndromes, layering of subarachnoid blood, and/or the significant structures that run through them. X-ray attenuation. RadioGraphics, 1998; 18(1):151-163 3. In Clinical Neuroanatomy, 28th Edition (2013).

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The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

REBEL EM

PMID: 32622394 Clinical Question: Can ambulatory management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax reduce the length of hospitalization? Patients were observed for 1-2 hours for clinical stability, and placement was confirmed with a chest x-ray. Paper: Hallifax RJ et al. 2020;396(10243):39-49.