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ECR: Implementing imaging referral guidelines shows positive impact

AuntMinnie

In an open forum, Yi Xiang Tay, of Singapore University Hospital's radiography and diagnostic imaging department, shared his team's research. After a critical appraisal of hundreds of citations published between 2013 and March 2023, the researchers gleaned 31 studies for their narrative review.

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Surgeons Weigh In: Top Indications for WBCT: Part 3

CurveBeam AI

Cone beam CT, be it weight bearing or not, is equivalent to 3D radiography and that is where most of the healthcare benefits are for patients. WBCT imaging allows superior and more complete 3-dimensional assessment of the foot and ankle, with low radiation dose. All other patients screened will have it as a primary modality.

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The ED Guide to Neuroimaging: Part 2

Northwestern EM

When properly applied to the intended patient populations, we can conclude that these are all useful clinical decision making tools, in particular to identify low risk patients and avoid unnecessary radiation exposure, costs, and resource utilization. million annual visits in 2013, and the number of visits are steadily increasing.[1]