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CT images best EHR coding, CT reports for sarcopenic obesity diagnosis

AuntMinnie

CT images are better than electronic health record (EHR) and CT report data when it comes to diagnosing sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, researchers have reported. They conducted a study that included 17,646 adults who underwent contrast abdominal/pelvic CT between 2013 and 2018; patient data was culled from the electronic health record.

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CEUS shines in diagnostic, interventional settings

AuntMinnie

And we can achieve all of this without the use of radiation and nephrotoxicity.” Dean Huang, MD, from King's College London highlights how contrast-enhance ultrasound (CEUS) has a wide variety of applications in diagnostic and interventional settings. CEUS can image type 4 endoleaks and lead to more confident diagnoses, Huang added.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

The L block lead shield over the syringe helps protect certified nuclear medicine technologist James Johnson (left), and nuclear radiologist Penny Vroman, MD (right), from radiation emitted by the drug. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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Radiation Oncology Physician Groups Unite to Ensure Patient Access to Cancer Care

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 01/30/2024 - 19:43 January 30, 2024 — The largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States announced a partnership with the goal of reforming radiation oncology Medicare payments to expand and enhance access to high quality care for people with cancer. ASTRO Chair Jeff M.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

The L block lead shield over the syringe helps protect certified nuclear medicine technologist James Johnson (left), and nuclear radiologist Penny Vroman, MD (right), from radiation emitted by the drug. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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Think Pink!!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

Sandy was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2013, at age 37. After undergoing a bilateral mastectomy, 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and 28 rounds of radiation, she was declared cancer-free. This amazing organization was started by Sandy Cassanelli, with an ultimate goal of finding a cure for breast cancer.

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Serial PoCUS for ED Patients with Acute Dyspnea: Is More Actually Better?

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US, compared with CXR and CT, offers the absence of ionizing radiation and high reproducibility. Thus, PoCUS is an important facilitator that can narrow differential diagnoses and guide treatment plans with better predictive value than traditional clinical practice [6]. R I Med J (2013). to −0.66) and −1.66 (95% CI −2.09