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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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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

REBEL EM

Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. 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.

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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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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. The imaging department at the polyclinic will be equipped with two mobile MRI scanners (Ingenia, from Philips), three ultrasound machines (Aplio i800, from Canon), and one x-ray system (from Primax International).

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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 RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

REBEL EM

Patients were observed for 1-2 hours for clinical stability, and placement was confirmed with a chest x-ray. The device was removed if there was sufficient reexpansion (<1cm of apical air on chest X-ray) and no air leak. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202875. Patients followed up every 1-2 days till day 4.

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Why understanding breast density matters

The British Institute of Radiology

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. Figure 4 (b) The website includes breast screening guidelines in Europe. A comparative analysis table summarises the guidelines in each country.