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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. Cuboid Fracture Classification: In 2016, Fenton et al. Diagram showing the types of fracture of the cuboid [1].

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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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 capsuleā€™s location if it is difficult to do so via x-ray.

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Acute Infective Vasitis

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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. In 2016 and , Dr. Rice was nominated and became a semifinalist for a "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator. BMC Urology.

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Non Contrast CT Head for the EM Physician

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Intraparenchymal/intraventricular hemorrhage - Often the result of hypertensive disease in elderly patients or as hemorrhagic strokes, intraparenchymal hemorrhage will most often be located in the basal ganglia. A multicenter study to improve emergency medicine residents' recognition of intracranial emergencies on computed tomography.

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The ED Guide to Neuroimaging: Part 1

Northwestern EM

Computed Tomography. In Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition (2016). Neurovascular Diseases. In Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition (2016). Neurodegenerative Diseases and Hydrocephalus. Demystifying the Hand Exam. Expert Commentary by Rusinak D ]. McKetty MH.

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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 institutionā€™s infectious disease specialist. 1-2) or ā€œflat tireā€ shape.

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The radiologist in 22 years time

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Nanoparticle-based contrast agents have already been developed for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), MRI, ultrasonography (US), CT and optical imaging. (7). 2016, International Journal of scientific research, pp. 2016, Nature. 2016, The Economist.