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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

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years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1% vs. 1.9%) as well as an increase in the demand for noninvasive imaging for the diagnosis of CAD between 2013 and 2017 across all cardiac imaging modalities. Gutberlet emphasized that obtaining certifications is part of succeeding in cardiac imaging.

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

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Researchers concluded that there was a significant discrepancy observed in the diagnostic abilities of the two imaging modalities, even when readings were completed by a MSK radiologist. In the TMT joints, 15 cases were downgraded in severity, the largest discrepancy among the three groups.

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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

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Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston.

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ISMRM: What's next for MRI applications for MSK trauma?

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Sagittal view of the scapula showing a comminuted fracture of the inferior portion, imaged with computed tomography (CT, left image) and by an ultrashort time of echo (UTE) sequence (right image) on MRI. For comparison, a computed tomography image is provided on the right.

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Advantages of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Subchondral Insufficiency Fractures of the Knee Compared to MRI

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Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is superior in assessing bony structures compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) In this study, there was a 40% rate of discrepancy when grading knee subchondral insufficiency fractures on CBCT vs. MRI, with MRI frequently underestimating damage of the subchondral bone plate while overestimating lesion size.

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Imaging Market Share Analysis Shows 28% of Image Interpretation Performed by Non-Radiologists

Imaging Technology

of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3% of computed tomography (CT), 91.0% performed by other types of clinicians. of ultrasound.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer

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Bracco Imaging S.p.A., part of the Bracco Group, is a global diagnostic imaging provider, headquartered in Milan, Italy, which develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic imaging agents and solutions.