AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

PET/CT scans used to visualize findings in men with recurrent prostate cancer may also help assess their risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published January 22 in Clinical Genitourinary Cancer. Cardiovascular disease (CV) is common among men with prostate cancer and the leading cause of death in this population.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 16, 2024

A CT-based deep learning model can identify individuals with clinical stage IA non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at high risk of further disease, researchers have found. for predicting recurrence of disease at two-years post procedure. The group's results were published April 16 in Radiology. Sensitivity 87.4% Specificity 66.7%

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“CT angiography is the first step in identifying the presence of coronary artery disease, but it doesn’t show the impact on blood flow in the arteries,” said lead researcher Kristian T. candidate in the Department of Cardiology at the University Hospital of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg. Madsen, M.D.,

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2024

"url":"", "navdest":"", "target":"_self", "omniture":""}" data-is-internal="true" id="gc11v3-StHrBGdL3Sam166X"> 510(k) clearance of latest pathology solution Philips was first to market an FDA-approved digital pathology solution in 2017 and is the most widely deployed digital pathology solution for primary diagnosis around the world.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 2, 2024

The availability of these offerings – including the MIM SurePlan and MIM Symphony families, MIM Maestro, MIM Encore, and more – is in alignment with GE HealthCare’s precision care strategy, which aims to deliver innovative digital solutions across care pathways for more precise, connected, and efficient care across disease states. "We

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AuntMinnie

JULY 22, 2024

Adding dynamic CT perfusion (DynCTP) to cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) shortens time to diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Concentriq AP-Dx was designed to be used in clinical settings of all sizes, from individual reference laboratories to the largest hospital systems. NHS England (2017). It can also streamline collaboration, broadening access to expertise. Up to 70% of clinical decisions depend on pathology 1. Reference: 1.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 26, 2023

For more than two decades, Mahmood has been involved in the development and implementation of new imaging methods for the examination of disease processes, with a focus on translatable technology and early therapeutic response assessment.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The use of oral temafloxacin compared with a parenteral cephalosporin in hospitalized patients with pneumonia. Pneumonia 2017. Even better would be to see studies comparing one route to the other. 1997; 24(3):457-67.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sites: Investigators recruited patients at 31 French emergency departments at university and nonuniversity hospitals Duration : June 1, 2009 to March 31, 2015. Funding: The Cardinal Health Laboratory provided Turkel thoracentesis kits to two hospitals Trial Registry: Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01008228. PMID: 20696690 Baumann, M.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 25, 2024

The 2017–18 SIR president, Vedantham is widely recognized as a distinguished leader in the clinical delivery and rigorous investigation of image-guided therapies for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Louis, where he also serves as assistant dean for clinical research. “Dr.

Interventional Radiology 111

Interventional Radiology Radiology Medical Clinic 111

REBEL EM

MARCH 9, 2023

The situation is more dangerous given the high incidence of chronic disease, critical illness, and acute trauma. Osna 2017) Alcohol can contribute to pancreatitis, CKD, epilepsy, and countless other conditions. Sanvisens 2017) Consideration of WE when conducting a physical exam can be lifesaving. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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REBEL EM

MAY 27, 2024

What they did: Prospective randomized controlled trial, unblinded, multicenter study Conducted from January 2017 to December 2022 Patients with confirmed PSVT were randomly assigned to receive MVM, IV Adenosine, or combined therapy. Most secondary outcomes were disease-oriented with an unclear clinical significance.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer—the most common presentation of the disease—often are eligible for breast-conserving therapy, an alternative to breast removal that combines surgery to remove the tumor with radiation therapy to reduce the likelihood it will return.

Radiation Oncology 59

Radiation Oncology Clinic Radiation Disease 59

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). Article: Kumar M et al. Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8

Hospital 52

Hospital Disease Clinic Medical 52

REBEL EM

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Searched for randomized control trials and cohort studies published up to October 9, 2017, using search terms: pneumothorax, pneumothoraces, thoracentesis, drainage catheter, pigtail catheter, chest tube, and thoracostomy. While clinically relevant and heavily debated, the primary outcome is disease-oriented and not patient-oriented.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 18, 2022

Results: A total of 480 patients were enrolled 242 were randomized to the non-antibiotic group 238 were randomized into the group receiving antibiotic therapy There was NO STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT difference in hospitalizations. to 1.17) There was NO STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT difference in return visits to the Emergency Department.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, management continues to be debated and may lead to unnecessary hospitalization. PMID: 32622394 Clinical Question: Can ambulatory management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax reduce the length of hospitalization? Often patients are otherwise young and healthy. Paper: Hallifax RJ et al. 2020;396(10243):39-49.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In September 2022, gadopiclenol was approved by the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for its use in MRI of the CNS and the Body in the United States of America (USA) 3 , where the product is used in clinical practice at an increasing number of hospital systems. An interview with Max Wintermark, M.D.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 14, 2023

001) Hospital mortality: Placebo 22.8% The most common reasons for exclusion included severe liver and kidney dysfunction, severe primary disease, and diagnosis of sepsis ≥48hrs. This varies from the 2001 definition, which used SIRS criteria and was thought to overly focus on inflammation. 906 randomized to the Placebo cohort.

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Global Radiology CME

JULY 25, 2021

Rarer causes include rheumatic disease, congenital, myxomatous degeneration, endocarditis, or pulmonary hypertension [3]. Diagnosis and treatment of tricuspid valve disease: current and future perspectives. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2017 with a degree in Business Marketing. Circulation.

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Minimally Invasive Procedure X-ray Global Radiology Education 52

REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In 2017, a single-centered, retrospective study found a lower incidence of clinical hypotension with ketamine compared to etomidate following endotracheal intubation in septic patients. ( Van Berkel 2017) In 2020 the NEAR study reported peri-intubation hypotension rates of 18.3% in the ketamine cohort compared to 12.4%

Clinic 52

Clinic Hospital Disease Medical 52

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

WATERFALL Trial Protocol Excluded: Moderately severe/severe disease on presentation. Baseline disease severity was well-balanced between groups. Am J Gastroenterol 2017. cc/kg/hour of LR Control: LR Bolus of 20 cc/kg (regardless of fluid status) followed by 3.0 Multicenter and multinational which increases external validity.

Disease 52

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REBEL EM

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Marik 2017) But further randomized controlled studies have not shown the same benefit. Chest 2017; 151:1229-38. Fujii 2022, Sevransky 2021) Contrary to the above trial, another RCT investigated patients in the ICU with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. PMID: 29520660 Marik PE, Khangoora V, Rivera R, Hooper MH, Catravas J.

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Radiology Cafe

MARCH 25, 2018

It is likely that they will lead clinic with patients to discuss their imaging, as already happens in some hospitals. Nanotechnology: intelligent design to treat complex disease. It won the first ‘Future of Radiology Essay Prize’ from the British Institute of Radiology in 2017. Couvreur P, Vauthier C.

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Radiologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging Computed Tomography Clinic 52

REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Patterson’s allergic diseases. 2017 Jun 1;95(11):717-724. Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride injection,USP) [package insert] New Brunswick , NJ: Johnson & Johnson; 2016. Bernstein J, Leslie T. Antihistamines. In: Grammer LC, Greenberger PA, editors. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2018. Monroe EW, Jones HE. Arch Dermatol.

Pharmaceutical 52

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Radiology Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

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. Ok, so what do radiologists do now?

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 52

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The findings also indicated that women with the disease undergoing hypoglycemic drug treatment for it showed significantly reduced brain plaque compared to their male counterparts, said presenter Xuejiao Yan, MD, of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital in Xi'an, China.

Disease 111

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REBEL EM

MAY 15, 2024

Follow your hospital’s protocol (if available). High Risk Patients will need hospitalization and IV antibiotics. Epub 2017 Nov 22. Neutropenic Fever: Fever (one reading of 38.3C Default to using whichever score your oncologist is more comfortable with. Support Care Cancer. 2018 May;26(5):1465-1470. Clarke, R. Warnick, J.,

Disease 105

Disease Clinic Communication Medical 105

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Liberal versus restrictive transfusion thresholds for patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease. PMID 37952133 Clinical Question: In patients with acute myocardial infarction and anemia, does a restrictive or liberal transfusion strategy affect the risk of death or recurrent myocardial infarction at 30 days? Am J Cardiol. Am Heart J.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

They analyzed the electronic health records of patients presenting to the ED who met modified Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sepsis surveillance criteria and received empiric treatment with either vancomycin/piperacillin-tazobactam or vancomycin/cefepime. Chronic Pulmonary Disease : More in cefepime (25.7% vs. 52.2%).

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