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Anniversary of X-ray Discovery and National Radiologic Technology Week Commemorated by American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Imaging Technology

His accidental discovery forever changed medicine and it has been a key tool in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases for 128 years.” The discovery also paved the way for the development of radiologic science modalities used today like computed tomography, mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and many others.

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). 2015 May;204(5):1064-8. Are Computed Tomography Scans Necessary for the Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess?

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ Computed tomography (CT) could be used to determine the capsule’s location if it is difficult to do so via x-ray. 2015.3820/2015 9. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2015;107(12):745-752.

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Acute Infective Vasitis

Global Radiology CME

Discussion: Vasitis refers to a rare inflammatory disease of the vas deferens (1). Vasitis: clinical and ultrasound confusion with inguinal hernia clarified by computed tomography. Color Doppler ultrasound of the same section as Figure 4. Note the marked increased blood flow within the spermatic cord. BMC Urology. 2019;19(1):27.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Global Radiology CME

More sophisticated imaging, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, should be obtained if plain film is unrevealing but there is high suspicion of fracture. Malunion, degenerative joint disease, persistent subluxation, and prolonged pain are complications of mismanaged cuboid fractures [2].

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Cardiac CT Update- Virtual Conference by Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT), 2020

Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

In a study by Khurram Nasir et al, JACC 2015, approximately 50% of patients on statins based on ASCVD risk estimator had CAC 0. link] In Congenital Heart disease, the dual phase, biventricular and two phase venous Contrast CT protocols were again highlighted which were laid out in SCCT Consensus document. There was 0.98

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Ruptured Globe

Global Radiology CME

1 Imaging: Computed tomography (CT) is the recommended imaging modality for evaluating orbital trauma. Following surgery, patients should begin antibiotic coverage of pathogens associated with endophthalmitis per recommendations provided by their institution’s infectious disease specialist. 1-2) or “flat tire” shape.