AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In his talk, Rajiv Gupta, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital outlined the state of AI in medical imaging and for CT specialists. Recently published studies, as well as ongoing research, continue to highlight AI’s potential in clinical use. He said that AI allows radiologists to view what they cannot see with the naked eye.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

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. women diagnosed with any type of breast cancer from 2000 through 2019. The study is published Jan.

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JUNE 27, 2023

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 In 2019, Nadel received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Society of Pediatric Nuclear Medicine for ongoing contributions to pediatric nuclear medicine.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The clinical implementation of point-of-care ultrasound is making steady progress. Courtesy of Dr Michael Yam, lead for 3D printing centre in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). Workforce issues Singapore is a young and very small country with challenges of a rapidly aging population, rising chronic disease load (e.g.,

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Imaging Technology

JULY 25, 2023

The results also follow those of the PICTURE clinical trial published in Investigative Radiology in May, 2023, which found the non-inferior quality of morphologic assessment of lesions of the brain and spine with VUEWAY compared with Gadavist. mmol/kg versus a full dose of gadobutrol (0.1 mmol/kg). [i] mmol/kg gadopiclenol (VUEWAY) with 0.1

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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. Lipman is a tireless advocate for his patients.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

How Does AI Impact Turnaround Times and Disease Awareness? In a clinical study at Sweden’s Halland Hospital, Aidoc demonstrated an 80% enhanced identification rate of incidental cases of pulmonary emboli. Source: Thrombosis Research Aidoc’s AI can assist in identifying suspected incidental findings.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In a retrospective study led by presenter Bin Zhang, MD, of The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University in China, 1,538 pairs of lumbar spine radiographs and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) results from females aged ≥ 50 years were collected between January 1, 2014, and October 10, 2019.

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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. mmol/kg gadopiclenol compared with 0.1 mmol/kg gadobutrol 1,2.

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REBEL EM

MAY 18, 2023

The CENSER Trial ( Link is HERE ) was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the use of early low-dose norepinephrine vs standard care (placebo) in adults with septic shock. However, IV fluids are not a benign intervention as they can cause coagulopathy and fluid overload. Liberal: 14.9% Liberal: 14.9%

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MRI Network

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This extraordinary circumstance increased the need for skilled healthcare professionals (particularly those experienced in critical care and disease management). A recruiter at a hospital may find themselves looking for talent in several industries that fall under the healthcare sector.

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Now in 2019, in Circulation, the Guidelines on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease by American College of Cardiology (ACC)/ American Heart Association (AHA) recommend considering CAC scores in decision making to assess risk. The updated ESR 2019 guidelines. There was 0.98 Eur Heart J 2019;0:1-9).

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries, according to a study published September 10 in the Lancet Oncology. Between August 2019 and July 2022, the group enrolled 284 participants.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old woman with hypertension presents with a productive cough and fever. This finding persists when looking at a number of other infections including skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) ( First10EM ), pyelonephritis ( Strohmeier 2014 ) and even bone and joint infections ( Li 2019 ). 1997; 24(3):457-67.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

"Somebody on the other end of the spectrum might say a theranostics center represents a clinical practice where patients are administered a radiopharmaceutical, with any diagnostic imaging sent out to those who do diagnostic imaging, and then these patients are sent back for clinical care to their medical oncologist for all follow-up," he added.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The technology figured prominently in five Minnies categories, including Hottest Clinical Procedure. Pickhardt believes using additional clinical data on CT imaging could save healthcare costs, especially when AI tools are used in parallel, suggesting it is a cost-effective or even cost-saving strategy for personalized or precision medicine.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Intravenous amino acid therapy for kidney protection in cardiac surgery a protocol for a multi-centre randomized blinded placebo controlled clinical trial. The PROTECTION trial. Contemp Clin Trials. Epub 2022 Aug 28.

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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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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

MAY 19, 2020

In a nationwide study in China of over 1590 hospitalized patients, risk assessment was done to determine their prognosis. Associated chronic illnesses such as coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are strong independent risk factors as well. The pre-test probability of disease (disease prevalence) is not of concern.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 14, 2023

Effect of an Herbal-Based Injection on 28-Day Mortality in Patients With Sepsis: The EXIT-SEP Randomized Clinical Trial. PMID: 37126332 Clinical Question: In adult patients diagnosed with sepsis, does XBJ reduce 28-day mortality when added to standard care compared to placebo? 001) Hospital mortality: Placebo 22.8%

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a valuable clinical tool in the assessment of acute dyspnea. Thus, PoCUS is an important facilitator that can narrow differential diagnoses and guide treatment plans with better predictive value than traditional clinical practice [6]. Article: Arvig MD, Lassen AT, Gæde PH, et al.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Xian 2019) 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (4F-PCC), or K-Centra, is a derivative of human plasma and is explicitly used to reverse vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin and non-specifically in the reversal of DOACs. Study participants from one of three Hartford Healthcare hospitals. Crit Care 26, 180 (2022). vs. 24.2%).

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

1, 2 Its occurrence often portends worse outcomes in intubated patients, whose projected hospital course was already tenuous. PMID: 38262428 Clinical Question: Does antibiotic prophylaxis with a single dose of ceftriaxone reduce the incidence of early VAP in adults with severe brain injury who require mechanical ventilation?

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Moreover, the FDA approved intravenous (IV) cetirizine to treat acute urticaria in 2019. Clinical Question: Is IV cetirizine noninferior to IV diphenhydramine for the treatment of acute urticaria? They are less sedating compared to first-generation antihistamines and have fewer associated adverse effects. Article: Abella BS et al.

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REBEL EM

MAY 11, 2023

PMID: 34697777 Clinical Question: In patients with moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal being discharged from the emergency department (ED), does treatment with phenobarbital alone and phenobarbital plus benzodiazepines compared to benzodiazepines alone decrease the odds of returning to the ED within 3 days after initial discharge?

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They also reported a tradeoff of lowered sensitivity for in situ and microinvasive disease manifesting as nonmass enhancements. However, Youn and colleagues noted that it hasn’t been established whether this performance can be achieved in clinical settings. A, B) Benign BI-RADS category 4 lesion in a 55-year-old woman. respectively).

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REBEL EM

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Fowler 2019) This concept and study design provided the framework for the Lessening Organ Dysfunction with Vitamin C (LOVIT) clinical trial. Clinical Question: Does high-dose vitamin C improve survival and/or persistent organ dysfunction rates in septic patients in the ICU on vasopressors? N Engl J Med 2022. PMID: 35704292.

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Everything Rad

APRIL 10, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Mid-cycle refresh can increase clinical, operational, and security benefits. Does it support new medical imaging software that can help improve clinical outcomes? In visits to clinics and hospital departments, we interact with technologists often.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

PMID: 31148204 Clinical Question: Does a TEG-guided transfusion strategy lead to lower use of blood products compared with standard practice (guided by PT and INR) in acute non-variceal bleeding among patients with advanced cirrhosis? Hepatology. 2020;71(1):235-246. Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8

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