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

AuntMinnie

In one of our studies, we took tissue from patients with NSF and did electron microscopy with x-ray dispersion analysis to try to determine whether gadolinium was actually in the tissue that was biopsied. 21-26; Radiology , January 31, 2007). Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology , December 2006, Vol.

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Companies Partner to Offer Artificial Intelligence-Based Bone Density Screening

Imaging Technology

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. Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan? Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. References: 1. Sudhakar S.

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Types of Nuclear Medicine

Independent Imaging

Nuclear medicine tests use a very small amount of radioactive tracer (radionuclide or radioisotope) which is specific for the organ or tissue to be scanned. The gamma rays emitted by the tracer are detected by a special camera that is positioned near the organ or tissues being imaged.