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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to respiratory disease risk

AuntMinnie

CT imaging shows that severe acute respiratory disease events can be caused by quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIA) -- that is, small irregularities that don't necessarily meet diagnostic criteria for advanced pulmonary diseases but show up on CT exams over time, a study published April 30 in Radiology has reported.

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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — Smokers who have small abnormalities on their CT scans that grow over time have a greater likelihood of experiencing acute respiratory disease events, according to a new study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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CHRISTUS Health Hits Texas Roads

Imaging Technology

Each MATR is a fully stocked sports medicine clinic and is operated by the athletic trainers at CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. He was immediately immobilized and sent to the local emergency room for further care.” However, sports can be dangerous. This also allows for patients to have instant access to care.

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Pulses of Precision: Understanding the ECG Language of the Heart (Meghalaya, East Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills)

Future Teleradiology

The ECG grid as a musical staff, where the heart’s electrical events are transcribed with precision. Clinical insights into heart rhythms, including tachycardia, bradycardia, and the dance of atrial fibrillation. Real-world applications of ECG in healthcare settings, from emergency rooms to routine check-ups.

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Can MRI Diagnose Dementia?

The Radiology Clinic

Stroke While strokes are often thought of as dramatic events with trips to the emergency room, brain surgery, and devastating results, many times strokes happen quietly and with very few symptoms. In fact, the majority of strokes do not even trigger a trip to the emergency room for the affected patient.

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Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

REBEL EM

It is reasonable to wait to consult psychiatry until clinical sobriety is achieved. If there is a strong clinical suspicion of alcohol use, but a patient denies drinking, it is reasonable to send an alcohol level. Importantly, ensure the patient follows an expected clinical course for acute intoxication.

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Using AI to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Stroke Patients

Aidoc

Diagnostic errors, including missed or delayed diagnosis of vascular events, account for the single largest source of medical harm and death to patients each year. It is not surprising that ineffective education toward complex neurovascular patients improperly prepares caregivers to apply their knowledge and skills to clinical practice.