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AuntMinnie 2020: COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest

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Researchers have found that nonchest CT exams taken in the emergency room for other indications may also capture pulmonary findings suspicious for COVID-19, according to a study published May 11 in Radiology. Topping the list in 2020 was a story on how patients with COVID-19 may initially present with non-respiratory symptoms.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Abdominal, pelvic and rectal foreign bodies

Health Imaging

This is a clinical photo gallery showcasing the uncommon findings of foreign bodies in pelvic and abdominal CT and X-ray, often from emergency room visits.

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Adding AI to brain MRI finds previously occult epilepsy lesions in kids

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MELD Graph's] clinical implementation holds promise for early diagnosis and improved management of focal epilepsy, potentially leading to better patient outcomes," Ripart and colleagues wrote. The study was published February 24 in JAMA Neurology. in patients who were seizure-free a year after surgery and 63.7%

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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to respiratory disease risk

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QIA [include] features like reticulation and ground-glass opacities as well as subtle density changes with important clinical implications," Choi said in a statement released by the RSNA. "In The study underscores the need for further research, wrote Brent Little, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, in an accompanying commentary.

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AI assist for x-ray reads serves nonradiologists well in the ED

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For each of these conditions, the team concluded that the AI could serve as a clinical support tool in an emergency room setting where radiology coverage is either not available or patients are waiting due to long reporting times.

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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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The growth began shortly after the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association's (AHA) committee on clinical practice guidelines issued its Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain in October 2021. In fact, a review 3DR Labs conducted in August showed a 44% increase in CCTA cases over 12 months.

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Siemens Healthineers Gets FDA Nod for Naeotom Alpha Class of Photon-Counting CT Scanners

Imaging Technology

Since 2021, the Naeotom Alpha has been the only commercially available system with this technology for clinical use, and more than 1 million patients have been scanned worldwide. Now called the Naeotom Alpha.Peak, this dual-source scanner will remain part of the Naeotom Alpha product class as its most premium member.