AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

Benjamin Fritz, MD, of Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. X-ray and CT imaging are the go-to exams for trauma, Fritz conceded, but MRI is gaining ground as an effective modality for MSK trauma applications, in part because it does not expose patients to radiation and because it can image soft tissue well.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM). ExRad eCQM was developed to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic integrity.

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MAY 15, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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JULY 12, 2023

That’s clearly the case at Massac Memorial Hospital , an award-winning critical access hospital in Metropolis, Ill., The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. “Our The Persona RF offers a host of benefits for the hospital and patients. with 25 beds. Of these, rural zip codes totaled 1,160.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 24, 2023

senior physician and specialist in cardiothoracic radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at RWTH Aachen University Hospital in Aachen, Germany. Compared with DSCT technology, PCCT offers higher image resolution and/or reduced radiation doses, which is of particular interest when imaging children.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 22, 2024

Adding dynamic CT perfusion (DynCTP) to cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) shortens time to diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), according to research presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 9, 2024

Radiation therapy , also referred to a radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment which utilizes high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. End users include hospitals, ambulatory services, radiotherapy centers, with applications including breast, prostate, lung, cervical, skin and lip and other cancers.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To honor Roentgen’s discovery of X-Ray technology, and recognize the vital work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) from November 5-11, 2023. According to the World Health Organization , there are an estimated 3.6

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2024

Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1 International variation in radiation dose for computed tomography examinations: prospective cohort study. BMJ (Clinical research ed).

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 21, 2023

While many of today’s CT-guided solutions require that interventionalists take multiple control scans and awkwardly position themselves and the needle inside the gantry of a CT system – increasing the risk of radiation exposure to the clinician – CT-Navigation enables a more comfortable and safe experience. “To Teriitehau, H. Sénéchal, F.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

mtaschetta-millane Fri, 11/17/2023 - 08:39 November 17, 2023 — With the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse 1 , Siemens Healthineers presents a new Dual Source computed tomography (CT) scanner that is more accessible for smaller and rural facilities as well as outpatient diagnostic centers. Their future availability cannot be ensured.

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REBEL EM

APRIL 17, 2023

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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JVIR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

An 81-year old woman with a history of bladder cancer, cystectomy, ileal conduit, pelvic radiation therapy, and bilateral retrograde nephroureteral (NU) tube placement presented for NU tube exchange because of oozing of blood from her conduit.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

1, 2024 — Three years after launching its first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner the Naeotom Alpha, Siemens Healthineers has introduced the Naeotom Alpha class, including a second dual source scanner, Naeotom Alpha.Pro 1 , as well as a source scanner with photon-counting technology, Naeotom Alpha.Prime 1.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

The standard method for detecting these injuries involves X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, which expose children to radiation and may pose long-term health risks. Children are more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults because their tissues and cells are still developing.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2024

These injuries are diagnosed the world over by computed tomography ( CT ) scans. But CT-related radiation can cause cancers later in life, and accumulated evidence suggests that CT is overused.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 21, 2024

Proton therapy treatments will be provided by physicians affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine , the Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Hospital , and Yale Cancer Center , which is a National Cancer Institute-designated (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Harford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 11, 2024

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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AUGUST 30, 2024

As technology evolved, doctors turned to imaging-guided procedures using computed tomography (CT) or X-ray technology. Considered a minimally invasive procedure, image-guided epidural injections for back pain may be administered at a doctor’s office, surgical center or hospital imaging center.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 14, 2023

Other types of medical imaging includes ultrasounds, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and even mammography. Medical imaging uses radiation to see within the human body, so Marie Curie and her developments were imperative. Medical imaging, as a practice, has been around since the last 19th century.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As radiology departments proliferated in hospitals, X-rays became indispensable for diagnosing a wide range of conditions. Traditional film-based X-rays gave way to digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR). X-rays in the 20th Century: The 20th century witnessed rapid developments in X-ray technology.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

Ac-225, both used to deliver therapeutic doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells in patients with serious disease, while sparing healthy tissue. Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m Injection contributes to a patient’s long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Temporarily discontinue breastfeeding.

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

OCTOBER 12, 2019

However, CT scans entail ionizing radiation and provides less tissue contrast, and usually it is required to be co-registered with the pre-operative MRI because the MRI allows a more detailed visualization of the target structures. The involvement of neuro-radiologists in DBS is mandatory to achieve excellent clinical results consistently.

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Radiology Cafe

MARCH 25, 2018

As we have seen from the past 30 years, imaging has become more powerful, with resolutions continuing to improve whilst radiation doses have simultaneously dropped, and these advances will continue. It is likely that they will lead clinic with patients to discuss their imaging, as already happens in some hospitals.

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Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

5,6 ] Use of high-dose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, previous abdominal radiation therapy, and history of small bowel restrictions generally increase the risk of CR post-capsule endoscopy. Computed tomography (CT) could be used to determine the capsule’s location if it is difficult to do so via x-ray.

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Radiology Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Within weeks of his announcement hospitals world-wide had taken the initiative to open up X-ray rooms, which gave rise to the first radiology departments. (3) 3) This is what is known as tomography. Tomography originates from the Greek words ‘tomos’, meaning ‘slice’ or ‘section’, and ‘graphia’, meaning ‘description of’.

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Northwestern EM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

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. Weygandt, L. 2020, Feb 10).

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Northwestern EM

DECEMBER 16, 2019

When properly applied to the intended patient populations, we can conclude that these are all useful clinical decision making tools, in particular to identify low risk patients and avoid unnecessary radiation exposure, costs, and resource utilization. Indications for computed tomography in patients with minor head injury.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

According to the study: “In certain cases, especially when computed tomography (CT) is not an option, dual-energy X-ray can permit improved visualization of soft tissues by subtracting unwanted structural noise […] and simultaneously reducing unnecessary radiation exposure. 11 to 14 in Washington, D.C.

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AJNR

MAY 16, 2023

Given the chronology of events that led to the patient’s hospital admission, it is likely that RCVS led to his presentation of TGA. Patients with large aSDHs were 2:1 propensity score–matched to patients with small (<1 cm) aSDHs based on age, Injury Severity Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale, and Rotterdam computed tomography scale.

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