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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

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Lymphedema is a chronic disease of the lymphatic system caused by the accumulation of proteins in the interstitium, ultimately leading to inflammation, and can be caused by damage to the lymphatic system from surgery or radiation treatment, the authors explained. The disease is a particular concern among cancer patients, they noted.

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Diagnostic Imaging Trends: Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS

Vesta Teleradiology

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and changing how doctors prescribe treatment for patients. POCUS is a diagnostic tool that utilizes ultrasound imaging to diagnose, monitor, and guide treatments for medical conditions. What Is Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)?

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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The nonprofit commission was founded in 1951 and currently accredits some 19,000 organizations, including hospitals, physicians' offices, disease-specific care programs, stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services in the U.S. California will implement even stricter requirements beginning in January 2013.

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Journal Scan – This Month in Other Journals, April 2023

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Magnetic resonance–guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy restored distinctive resting-state networks in patients with essential tremor. JNS22411 Magnetic resonance–guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy ameliorates symptoms in patients with essential tremor (ET). 2 tables, 4 figures with MRI 7. J Neurosurg. JAMA Neurol.

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