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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

It is often used to diagnose brain and spinal cord disorders, joint and musculoskeletal conditions, and cancer. It uses electromagnetic radiation to examine bone structures to diagnose bone fractures, joint dislocations, and lung conditions. This method is commonly used to diagnose pregnancy, gallbladder disease, and blood clots.

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iCRco, Inc. Installs Advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography Imaging Device at Santa Barbara Zoo for 3DCT Imaging of Exotic Animals

Imaging Technology

a leading provider of advanced medical imaging solutions, is proud to announce the 4 year anniversary of their CLARIS V Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging device at the Santa Barbara Zoo. milla1cf Fri, 06/16/2023 - 20:18 June 16, 2023 — iCRco, Inc. ,

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Road to RSNA 2024: CT Preview

AuntMinnie

S1-SSCH01-3 | Room E451A The accessibility of chest CT has improved, and this trend has contributed to increased use of the exam to diagnose pneumonia in elderly patients, according to research to be presented Sunday morning. CT imaging for pneumonia diagnosis increases among elderly Sunday, December 1 | 9:20 a.m.-9:30 9:30 a.m. |

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

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. 2023 Jan 10. Epub ahead of print.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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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." While the benefits have been clear in areas such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, these only hint at the broader potential of 7T MRI.

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7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Professional Radiology

Computed tomography (CT scans) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. Diagnose Tumors or Cancer When it comes to diagnosing tumors or evaluating the extent of cancer, CT scans can provide detailed images of organs and tissues.

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Comparative Assessment of Midfoot Osteoarthritis Diagnostic Sensitivity Using Weight Bearing Computed Tomography vs Weight Bearing Plain Radiography

CurveBeam AI

They found that midfoot OA often went completely undetected on weight bearing X-Ray and that WBCT helped diagnose and grade earlier, and more reliably, the onset of midfoot OA. Steadman et. Researchers used internal data from a cohort of 302 patient feet.