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CAC measurements on nongated chest CT improve surgery risk assessment

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Estimating the prevalence and severity of coronary artery calcium (CAC) using data gleaned from nongated chest CT imaging improves risk assessment of postsurgical major clinical events before a patient undergoes noncardiac surgery, according to research published in the October 10 issue of Circulation. compared with 2.9%. 1 to 2 3.7%

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PET/MRI may help diagnose fevers of unknown origin

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In a study that included 104 patients, PET/MRI provided high sensitivity and specificity for determining underlying causes, especially in patients with elevated C-reactive protein, a blood biomarker of inflammation, according to lead author Tomas Rohan, MD, of University Hospital Brno in Brno, Czechia. “To

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Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Younger Women

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Such changes in disease rates in young women observed over time — analyzed by age, race, tumor type, tumor stage and other characteristics — may offer clues to possible prevention strategies. By 2016, the rate had reached about 66 cases per 100,000. The study is published Jan. The research team analyzed data from over 217,000 U.S.

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ISCT: AI continues surge into CT imaging

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In his talk, Rajiv Gupta, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital outlined the state of AI in medical imaging and for CT specialists. They suggest that the technology can be used by radiologists as a clinical support tool in making diagnoses and handling time-consuming tasks. This included an accuracy of 82.7%, 66.7%

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Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Names Helen Nadel, MD, FRCPC, of Stanford, as President, Announces New Officers at SNMMI 2023 Annual Meeting

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The potential impact of nuclear medicine in the care of patients dealing with cancer, heart disease, brain disease, and other challenges is enormous,” she said. “We Nadel earned her medical degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1977.

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Will Medicare coverage boost utilization of CT colonography?

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Although use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening doubled between 2019 and 2021, overall utilization may still be low, according to research published in the September edition of Clinical Imaging. Upcoming Medicare reimbursement may change that. However, use increased to 3.5% vs. > 400% of federal poverty level).

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Don’t Forget About the IO in the Critically Ill Patient

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CVC vs PIV The critically ill patient is often associated with pathology that makes IV access difficult such as shock state, hypovolemia, obesity, IV drug abuse, end-stage renal disease, cardiac arrest, as well as other conditions. Clinical Management of Intraosseous Access in Adults in Critical Situations for Health Professionals.

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