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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., Despite the recommendations of several guidelines for lymphedema, our real-world results demonstrate that only a minor proportion of patients with [lymphedema] in this healthcare insurance database undergo LSG,” the group wrote.

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Diagnose Insurance Disease Ultrasound

Ukraine's top pediatric hospital rebuilds after bomb attack

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

On July 9, 2024, AuntMinnieEurope.com posted an article about the extensive damage caused to Ukraine's largest pediatric hospital. Radiologist Josh Sokol, MD, a founder of the FRI who works with teleradiology company vRad, read AuntMinnieEurope.com 's July 9 article and recognized the urgent need for ultrasound capabilities at the Ohmatdyt.

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Hospital Ultrasound Global Radiology Radiologist

Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We hope you enjoy our article as well as the opportunity to hear directly from the recipients. Importantly, we are gaining deeper insights into disease processes themselves, which enhances our ability to diagnose and potentially treat conditions that were previously beyond our reach." from Ukraine.

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Radiologist Education Clinic Radiology

Study calls for improvement of commercial AI algorithms

AuntMinnie

MARCH 8, 2024

A study conducted in a primary care clinic in Spain highlights the need for improvement of AI algorithms for interpreting chest x-rays, despite being commercially approved by European regulators, according to an article published March 3 in Scientific Reports. The full article is available here.

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X-ray Radiologist Clinic IT

How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

APRIL 17, 2023

Article: Kim DJ et al. Question: How well does the US perform in diagnosing PTA compared to CT, needle aspiration, or Incision and Drainage? Furthermore, another small retrospective study found that approximately 30% of patients with CT-diagnosed PTA lacked purulence on drainage attempts (Eliason 2023). Acad Emerg Med.

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AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2025

This dichotomy raises critical questions about the balance between promoting open access to essential healthcare quality improvement methodologies and the stewards proprietary interests," the authors wrote, and "the mandated reliance on incompletely disclosed methods for quality improvement and reporting raises ethical concerns."

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Can AI help chest DDR achieve clinical adoption?

AuntMinnie

APRIL 1, 2024

The DDR sequences were acquired using commercially available DDR machines ( Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas , Wayne, NJ) and the CNNs were trained to quantify lung areas and generate what the group termed “DDR-based PFT’s,” or dPFTs. The full article is available here. Image and caption courtesy of Chest Pulmonary.

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What Is the Lifespan of an X-Ray Machine?

Maven Imaging

MARCH 31, 2023

Radiological equipment such as the X-ray machine provides a low-risk way for healthcare providers to deliver fast and accurate diagnoses for treatment guidance. X-ray machines can last for many years, but it's essential to have a properly functioning and technologically up-to-date machine to obtain accurate images in your practice.

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Healthcare Services and Profit Tools

MRI Network

MAY 25, 2024

Since the pandemic, the demand for healthcare technology services in supply chain management has expanded rapidly in the healthcare industry. This article explores the impact of supply chain tech, what talent is needed to manage it, and strategies to adopt. trillion in 2022 to $21.1 trillion by 2030. trillion in 2022 to $21.1

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Teleradiology’s Djibouti Odyssey: Pioneering Accessible Healthcare (Djibouti City (capital), Ali Sabieh, Tadjoura, Obock, Dikhil)

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 6, 2024

Introduction: Australia, a land of diverse landscapes and healthcare challenges, is embarking on an odyssey with teleradiology, pioneering accessible healthcare solutions. Traditional radiology services often faced limitations, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatments. Key Drivers of Pioneering Accessible Healthcare 1.

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How Can AI Help Radiologists Address Forms of Read Bias

Aidoc

APRIL 18, 2025

Radiology, as a diagnostic tool, plays a pivotal role in modern healthcare, offering the ability to provide precise diagnostic information for the treating clinical team. AI and the Future of Patient Care Bias in radiology is a well-documented issue that can lead to incorrect diagnoses and healthcare disparities.

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Teleradiology in Burundi: Bridging the Healthcare Divide (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi, Ruyigi, Muyinga, Kayanza, Muramvya, Rutana, Makamba, Bururi)

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 5, 2024

Introduction: Australia, with its vast landscapes and unique healthcare challenges, is at the forefront of bridging the healthcare divide through the adoption of teleradiology. Traditional radiology services often faced limitations, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatments. Key Drivers of Progress 1.

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Teleradiology in Burundi: Bridging the Healthcare Divide (Bujumbura, Gitega, Ngozi, Ruyigi, Muyinga, Kayanza, Muramvya, Rutana, Makamba, Bururi)

Teleradiology in Finland: Bridging the Healthcare Gap (Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Oulu, Turku, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Kuopio, Pori, Lappeenranta, Hämeenlinna, Vaasa, Rovaniemi)

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Teleradiology’s Impact on Bulgaria (Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Dobrich, Shumen, Pernik, Haskovo, Yambol, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad)

Unlocking Advanced Healthcare: Teleradiology Services in Estonia (Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve, Viljandi, Rakvere, Sillamäe, Maardu, Kuressaare, Võru, Valga, Jõhvi, Haapsalu, Keila)

Teleradiology’s Role in Central African Healthcare Transformation (Turkey, Urfa, Malatya, Erzurum, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, Gaziantep, Konya, Diyarbakir, Antalya, Mersin, Kayseri, Eskisehir)

Maldives’s Healthcare Makeover: Teleradiology’s Contribution (Malé, Addu City, Fuvahmulah, Kulhudhuffushi, Thinadhoo, Naifaru, Dhuvaafaru, Hithadhoo, Mahibadhoo, Eydhafushi)

Transforming Healthcare Access in Zambia: Teleradiology’s Journey (Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Kabwe, Chingola, Mufulira, Livingstone, Luanshya, Kasama, Chipata)

Teleradiology Excellence: Advancing Healthcare in Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa (capital), Winnipeg, Quebec City, Hamilton, Halifax, London, Victoria, Windsor, Saskatoon, Regina)

Nicaragua’s Healthcare Evolution: The Power of Teleradiology (Managua, León, Masaya, Chinandega, Granada, Jinotega, Estelí, Matagalpa, Bluefields, Chinandega, Juigalpa, Rivas, Somoto, Jinotepe, Tipitapa)

Transforming Healthcare: Teleradiology Services’ Impact in San Marino (San Marino, Serravalle, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, Chiesanuova, Acquaviva, City of San Marino)

Revolutionizing Palau Healthcare: Teleradiology Services Leading the Way (Koror, Airai, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Aimeliik, Angaur, Peleliu, Sonsorol)

Telehealth Innovations: Teleradiology Services Shaping Healthcare in the Central African Republic (Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Tejen, Türkmenabat,Da?oguz, Mary, Gyzylarbat, Baýramaly, Balkanabat, Türkmenba?y, Magdanly, Arkadag, Kerki, Ýolöten)

Teleradiology Excellence: Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Norway (Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Drammen, Fredrikstad, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Tromsø, Sarpsborg, Skien, Ålesund, Sandefjord, Haugesund, Tønsberg)

Revolutionizing Albanian Healthcare: The Power of Teleradiology (Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Shkodër, Fier, Korçë, Berat, Gjirokastër, Lezhë, Elbasan, Dibër, Kukës)

Teleradiology Excellence: Advancing Healthcare in Central African Republic (Bangui, Bimbo, Berbérati, Carnot, Bambari, Bouar, Bossangoa, Bozoum, Kaga-Bandoro, Sibut, Nola, Bangassou, Mobaye, Bria, Paoua)

Teleradiology’s Role in Canadian Healthcare Transformation (Taiwan, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Keelung, Taoyuan, Chiayi, New Taipei, Hualien, Taitung, Changhua, Jiufen, Pingtung, Meinong District, Douliu)

Teleradiology Breakthrough: Enhancing Healthcare in the Heart of Ghana (Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi, Sunyani, Cape Coast, Obuasi, Koforidua, Tema, Techiman, Nsawam, Wa, Hohoe, Bolgatanga, Tarkwa)

Teleradiology Excellence in Sierra Leone: Pioneering Healthcare Innovations (Freetown, Kenema, Bo, Koidu, Makeni, Waterloo, Port Loko, Wangechi, Kalewa, Magburaka, Kabala, Moyamba, Kailahun, Bonthe, Kambla)

Teleradiology in Portugal: Bridging Healthcare Gaps with Technology (Lisbon (Lisboa), Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro, Faro, Funchal, Évora, Amadora, Setúbal, Almada, Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco)

Enhancing Diagnostics: Teleradiology Services in Canada Healthcare (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Hamilton, Halifax, London, Victoria, Windsor, Saskatoon, Regina)

Empowering Cuba Healthcare: Teleradiology’s Innovative Path (Havana (La Habana), Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín,Santa Clara, Guantanamo, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Río, Bayamo, Matanzas, Ciego de Ávila, Manzanillo, Artemisa, Trinidad)

Teleradiology Services in the Central African Republic: A Healthcare Breakthrough (Togo, Lome, Sokodé, Kara, Kpalimé, Atakpamé, Bassar, Tsévié, Aného, Mango, Dapaong, Tchamba, Niamtougou, Bafilo, Notsé, Sotouboua, Vogan, Badou, Biankouri, Tabligbo, Kandé, Amlamé, Galangachi)

A Healthy Slovenia: Teleradiology’s Role in Healthcare Transformation (Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, Kranj, Koper/Capodistria, Velenje, Novo Mesto, Ptuj, Trbovlje, Kamnik)

Burkina Faso Healthcare Transformation: Teleradiology’s Impact (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya, Banfora, Dédougou, Kaya, Tenkodogo, Fada N’gourma, Houndé, Kombissiri, Garango, Réo, Ziniaré, Gorom-Gorom)

Teleradiology’s Promise: Transforming Healthcare in Suriname (Paramaribo, Nieuw Nickerie, Lelydorp, Brokopondo, Moengo, Albina, Groningen, Wageningen, Totness, Pokigron, Kwakoegron, Zanderij, Apoera, Batavia)

Improving Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Services Reach Madagascar (Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara, Antsiranana, Antanifotsy, Ambanja, Ambositra, Manakara, Morondava, Ambatondrazaka, Mananjary, Marovoay)

Telemedicine in Central Africa: Teleradiology Services Transforming Healthcare (Trinidad Tobago, Port of Spain, Chaguanas, Saint Augustine, San Fernando, San Juan, Arima, Marabella, D’abadie, Point Fortin, La Brea, Tunapuna, Gasparillo, Sangre Grande, Tacarigua, Arouca)

Teleradiology Advancements: A New Era for Malawi Healthcare (Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, Salima, Kasungu, Mangochi, Karonga, Nkhotakota, Machinga, Balaka, Liwonde, Nsanje, Rumphi, Dedza)

Improving Diagnostics: Teleradiology Services in Andorra Healthcare (Andorra la Vella (Capital city), Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany, La Massana, Ordino, Sant Julià de Lòria)

Luxembourg Embraces Telemedicine: Teleradiology’s Role in Healthcare Innovation (Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange, Ettelbruck, Diekirch, Wiltz, Remich, Grevenmacher, Echternach)

The Future of Healthcare: Teleradiology Services Arrive in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Thika, Malindi, Kitale, Garissa, Kakamega, Kisii, Meru, Lamu, Machakos)

Advancing Healthcare in Bhutan: Teleradiology’s Promise (Thimphu, Phuntsholing, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Jakar, Samdrup Jongkhar, Trashigang, Mongar, Gelephu, Trongsa, Lhuentse)

Cameroon Healthcare Revolution: Teleradiology Services at Your Service (Yaoundé, Douala, Bamenda, Bafoussam, Bertoua, Garoua, Maroua, Ngaoundéré, Ebolowa, Buea, Limbe, Edea, Kumba, Loum, Nkongsamba)

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