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Italian research team shows the way on sustainability

AuntMinnie

Additionally, modalities like MRI, CT, bone scans, and PET-CT are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with radiology accounting for approximately 1% of global healthcare-related emissions. Data on radiation doses and the administration of contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals were also collected.

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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

But grappling with NSF after the fact may be the least troubling issue as healthcare experts scramble to figure out why some patients develop NSF -- and what they can do to prevent NSF from occurring in the first place. Short of a kidney transplant, NSF is difficult to manage. Giles, U.K. Omniscan binds least strongly."

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Companies Partner to Offer Artificial Intelligence-Based Bone Density Screening

Imaging Technology

This partnership is in line with our commitment to advancing preventive healthcare through AI-enabled technologies." HeartLungs AutoBMD AI opportunistically detects osteoporosis in CT scans done for other reasons so the patient receives no extra X-ray radiation or scanning time. Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.