Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

Neuroscience, particularly in the study of psychiatric diseases and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, has been constrained by technological and biological limitations, leaving many aspects of the brain structure and functionality largely unexplored, noted GE Healthcare in a written statement about the unveiling.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

APRIL 12, 2024

The result boosted the clinical value of the approach, the group noted. “We Thus, the researchers put the two approaches to the test on a difficult clinical task: differentiating F-18 FDG-PET/CT slices as benign or malignant, especially in lesions with poor F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake. “In The full study is available here.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. If staff choose the right subgroup of patients to examine with CCTA imaging, they can save their hospital, healthcare system, and insurance companies a lot of money.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 12, 2024

“We are grateful that CMS recognizes the potential of our SCINTIX therapy for patients with all stages of indicated cancers and, with this decision, has addressed provider payment as a barrier to clinical adoption,” continued Powell. CMS created two new reimbursement codes for use in the hospital outpatient setting, effective Jan.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Chen, MD, both of UC San Diego Health in California, adding that in a 2021 survey, 71% of radiologists said they had been sued. Autoimmune encephalitis: When your immune system attacks your brain and MRI is your detective, by Fernando Diego Choque Chavez, MD, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Spain. Image courtesy of UNC Radiology.

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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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2024

Bartholomew's Hospital in London. She and colleagues assessed the performance of this type of protocol in women at high risk for breast cancer via a study that included 236 shortened breast MRI exams performed between 2018 and 2021. Four readers blinded to patients' prior imaging, history, and disease outcomes reviewed the scans.

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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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REBEL EM

APRIL 29, 2024

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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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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REBEL EM

APRIL 17, 2023

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Clinical evaluation may prove difficult since many PTA and peritonsillar cellulitis symptoms overlap.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2023

have disparately worse clinical outcomes compared to other racial groups,” said lead study author Alexander J. Obtaining genetic tests in a clinical setting is complex and requires knowledge of the submission requirements,” he said. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 18, 2022

Additionally, several recent clinical trials have offered a challenge to the long-held dogmatic belief of antibiotic necessity 3,4. Annals of Surgery, 2021. The Paper : Mora-López, L. Efficacy and Safety of Nonantibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis (DINAMO Study).

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2023

When information-blocking provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act took effect in 2021, providers faced the need to make test results -- including radiology reports -- accessible to patients at the same time they were available to referring physicians. felt negative; and 9.3% felt positive. Hailey Choi, MD, of UCSF.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 31, 2023

A 2021 research study by Pew Research Center revealed 93% of Americans use the Internet in their homes , which shows the usefulness that virtual medical care for less serious patient needs can provide. Doctors and specialists no longer need to travel to the hospital to provide critical care with Tele-ICU. What is Tele-ICU?

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REBEL EM

JUNE 26, 2024

Pharmacotherapy 2021; 41(7): 598-607. Definition: A serum potassium level > 5.5 patients can jump from peaked T waves to sine wave) Management Basics: ABCs, IV, O 2 , Cardiac Monitor and, 12-lead EKG Identify + treat underlying cause of hyperkalemia (i.e. rhabdomyolysis -> hydration) Remove inciting factors (i.e.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Background: Pneumothorax management is a common clinical condition in the emergency department (ED) occurring in patients of varying ages and caused by multiple etiologies, including spontaneous, traumatic, and iatrogenic pneumothorax. Investigators assume that pneumothorax is a homogeneous disease process. 153,5 (2018): 1201-1212.

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

billion people as of November 2021, it accounts for about 16.72% of the world’s human population. According to the World Health Organization, the African continent has about 930 registered hospitals (as of November 2015), compared with 650 registered hospitals in India alone. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7

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Aidoc

AUGUST 3, 2023

There is particular concern in medical imaging, with the Royal College of Radiologists declaring in its most recent census that the UK now has a 29% shortfall in clinical radiologists, which will rise to 40% in five years without action. hours on average for category 2 calls for conditions such as strokes and heart attacks.

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Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Discussion: 63-year-old woman presented to a clinic with a one month history of progressively enlarging right breast with redness and tenderness. Both tissue diagnosis of malignancy and clinical evidence of inflammatory disease are required to confirm the diagnosis of IBC [3].

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Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ Approximately 2% of all capsule endoscopies result in CR [ 2 ] The clinical indication for capsule endoscopy is correlated with different rates of CR. Fernández-Urién I, Carretero C, González B, et al.

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Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Discussion: Vasitis refers to a rare inflammatory disease of the vas deferens (1). Vasitis: a clinical confusion diagnosis with inguinal hernia. Vasitis: clinical and ultrasound confusion with inguinal hernia clarified by computed tomography. Clinical Radiology. Vasitis: the need for imaging and clinical acumen.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 5, 2021

One of the first doctors to use radiology to diagnose diseases of the nervous system, Artur Schüller began his first systematic survey of the skull just a few years after X-rays were first discovered. Arthur Schuller Schuller was the first to describe the role of X-ray in diagnosing diseases of the nervous system.

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REBEL EM

JULY 1, 2024

Balkan Med J 2021. PMID: 34462252 Clinical Question: Does AVAPS NIPPV in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure improve PaCO2 and pH values better than traditional BiPAP NIPPV? AVAPS: 0.07 P = 0.015 PaCO2 Excretion in 1 st Hour BPAP S/T: 4.75 AVAPS: 10.20 AVAPS: 0.07 P = 0.015 PaCO2 Excretion in 1 st Hour BPAP S/T: 4.75

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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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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2023

The Company received 510(k) clearance to market its single-source X-ray device, known as the Nanox Cart X-Ray System, in April 2021. Following this clearance, Nanox will continue to work with the FDA to pursue additional regulatory clearances and intends to expand clinical indications.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

External testing of previously developed AI models using datasets covering different demographics and settings is vital to prove their generalizability, noted first authors Jong Hyuk Lee, a doctoral student at Seoul National University Hospital, and Dongheon Lee, PhD, of Chungnam National University Hospital.

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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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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

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

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Ammar 2021, Pham 2022, Parsel 2022) However, Korebey et al. Korebey 2021) These studies were retrospective in design and are subject to inherent limitations. PMID: 35710578 Clinical Question : Compared to 4F-PCC, is Andexanet-alfa safe and effective for the reversal of factor Xa inhibitor-associated intracranial hemorrhages?

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Aidoc

JANUARY 3, 2023

Backed by a stockpile of scientific research, clinical trials and critical feedback, healthcare AI has reached that inflection point where it is now primed for widespread adoption. Clinical AI Will Drastically Expand Its Reach As clinical AI continues its maturation, I predict it will touch up to 50% of providers in 2023.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

PMID: 36103415 Clinical Question: Does the use of moderate fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis decrease the rate of progression to moderate/severe pancreatitis in comparison to aggressive fluid resuscitation? WATERFALL Trial Protocol Excluded: Moderately severe/severe disease on presentation. Article: de-Madaria E et al.

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REBEL EM

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Fujii 2022, Sevransky 2021) Contrary to the above trial, another RCT investigated patients in the ICU with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Fowler 2019) This concept and study design provided the framework for the Lessening Organ Dysfunction with Vitamin C (LOVIT) clinical trial. Article: Lamontagne F et al.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 3, 2023

Literature including patients with penicillin allergies also show longer, more complicated hospital courses. Efficacy of a Clinical Decision Rule to Enable Direct Oral Challenge in Patients With Low-Risk Penicillin Allergy: The PALACE Randomized Trial. Background: Many patients report a vague history of penicillin allergy.

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REBEL EM

JULY 28, 2022

However, when the threat of disease outweighs the risk from any possible complication, the decision to anticoagulate is easy to conclude. The American College of Chest Physicians clinical practice guideline recommends surveillance instead of anticoagulation in patients with subsegmental PE without DVT. Article: Le Gal G et al.

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