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Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:11 October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests.

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists, ASRT, Announces 2024-2025 Board, Launches Public Awareness Campaign

Imaging Technology

Additionally, the organization reported it launched its ASRT “Be Seen” public awareness campaign in late February to raise awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment. ASRT 2024-2025 Board of Directors Daniel DeMaio, M.Ed., Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S.,

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

The neck and thyroid are particularly vulnerable to radiation (Tipnis et al.). Author’s Conclusion: “Ultrasound is an acceptable alternative to computed tomography and incision and drainage for establishing diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess. Are Computed Tomography Scans Necessary for the Diagnosis of Peritonsillar Abscess?

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Non Contrast CT Head for the EM Physician

Northwestern EM

As the so-called green arrow-signs on the CT image indicate, there was indeed a significant amount of cerebral edema present in the L temporal lobe white matter, which contains the anterior optic radiations carrying information from the R superior visual field and corresponds to our patient’s deficit. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2013;633-644.