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POCUS useful for diagnosis of retained conception tissue

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Emergency physicians should use POCUS as a first-line imaging modality in patients with history concerning for [retained products of conception] to rule in a time-sensitive diagnosis, the Boivin team wrote. The study included data collected between 2017 and 2023 from 645 women.

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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

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In total, the team included data from 29,999 breast biopsies performed between 2017 and 2023 from 18 imaging sites in four U.S. These included the following: symptomatic presentations, imaging modalities, and other. The team also highlighted that detection methods from imaging modalities were 9.6

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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

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years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1% vs. 1.9%) as well as an increase in the demand for noninvasive imaging for the diagnosis of CAD between 2013 and 2017 across all cardiac imaging modalities. Gutberlet emphasized that obtaining certifications is part of succeeding in cardiac imaging.

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Method quantifies improvement in resident report quality

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“Data could potentially be used to establish performance benchmarks and better comprehend the developmental trajectories of residents, although variability among subspecialties and imaging modalities suggests that one size does not fit all,” the authors wrote. by third-year residents, 15.9%

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Half of imaging referrals submitted by free clinic not completed

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They evaluated imaging referral completion rates in their urban free clinic for underserved patients, including associated factors. Final analysis included 882 referrals submitted between 2017 and 2022 for 629 unique patients. These referrals had a successful completion rate of 48% (n = 424).

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First breast cancer factors impact mammo's ability to find future ones

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A personalized surveillance program employing a supplemental imaging modality adjunct to mammography may be considered for this select group of breast cancer survivors,” Hamzah and colleagues wrote. Women with a personal history of breast cancer are at elevated risk of developing future breast cancers.

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Elbow Dislocations

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2017 Jul;9(3):195-204. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 32644703 Robinson PM, Griffiths E, Watts AC. Simple elbow dislocation. Shoulder Elbow. PMID: 28588660 Donohue KW, Mehlhoff TL. Chronic Elbow Dislocation: Evaluation and Management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016 Jul;24(7):413-23.