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What can global radiology learn from Singapore?

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The number of inappropriate requests for lumbar spine MRI exams has dropped by 50% due to local guidelines on Appropriateness Criteria for Use of Imaging Technology (ACUITy) formulated in 2019-2021, and chest x-ray guidelines have helped to eradicate pre-enrolment x-rays for asymptomatic young people entering local universities.

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Chalk Stick Fracture in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Global Radiology CME

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy and chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton that leads to the partial or complete fusion and rigidity of the spine. Because radiography may not detect early signs of AS, non-enhanced MRI is recommended in identifying early signs of disease.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the use of steroids has been shown to assist the excretion of capsules in up to 20-30% of all CR cases.[

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Acute Infective Vasitis

Global Radiology CME

Discussion: Vasitis refers to a rare inflammatory disease of the vas deferens (1). Rice, MD is the president of Global Radiology CME and is a radiologist with Cape Radiology Group. In 2016 and , Dr. Rice was nominated and became a semifinalist for a "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator.

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Ruptured Globe

Global Radiology CME

Following surgery, patients should begin antibiotic coverage of pathogens associated with endophthalmitis per recommendations provided by their institution’s infectious disease specialist. Rice, MD is the president of Global Radiology CME and is a radiologist with Cape Radiology Group.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Global Radiology CME

Malunion, degenerative joint disease, persistent subluxation, and prolonged pain are complications of mismanaged cuboid fractures [2]. Rice's passion for state of the art radiology and teaching includes acting as a guest lecturer at UCLA. He enjoys barbering and watching sports in his free time.

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Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma

Global Radiology CME

Both tissue diagnosis of malignancy and clinical evidence of inflammatory disease are required to confirm the diagnosis of IBC [3]. Around 3-6 months and most commonly within 3 months into the disease progression, changes of the skin and development of an underlying mass will be appreciated and are used to validate the diagnosis.