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Weekend admission for TIPS procedure tied to higher mortality risk

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found that cirrhosis patients admitted over the weekend for TIPS procedures exhibited higher incidences of mortality, hepatic encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, and transfers to alternate hospital facilities. They also experienced longer times from admission to surgery, extended hospital stays, and higher overall hospital costs.

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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.[ For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the use of steroids has been shown to assist the excretion of capsules in up to 20-30% of all CR cases.[ 2015.3820/2015 9. Rev Esp Enferm Dig.

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Chalk Stick Fracture in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Global Radiology CME

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy and chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton that leads to the partial or complete fusion and rigidity of the spine. Because radiography may not detect early signs of AS, non-enhanced MRI is recommended in identifying early signs of disease.

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A brief history of radiology

Radiology Cafe

Within weeks of his announcement hospitals world-wide had taken the initiative to open up X-ray rooms, which gave rise to the first radiology departments. (3) Portrait of Sir Godfrey Hounsfield (1919-2004) The first clinical CT scan: Atkinson Morley's Hospital, October 1971 Credit: impactscan.org. Alan Chodos.

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Ruptured Globe

Global Radiology CME

Following surgery, patients should begin antibiotic coverage of pathogens associated with endophthalmitis per recommendations provided by their institution’s infectious disease specialist. He has held several leadership positions including Board Member and Chief of Staff at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, California.

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The radiologist in 22 years time

Radiology Cafe

Add to this an ageing population, an increased prevalence of comorbidities (4) and that modern medicine is practiced in a more defensive way than in the past and it is easy to see why there will be no slowdown in the burden placed upon radiological services. Nanotechnology: intelligent design to treat complex disease. Monsky, Derek S.