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How effective are MRI definitions of knee osteoarthritis?

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Current MRI definitions of knee osteoarthritis aren't necessarily adequate for identifying which knees will develop disease in the future, researchers have found. However, a substantial proportion of individuals with baseline MRI-defined knee OA did not develop radiographic knee OA during follow-up." times increased risk.

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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

AuntMinnie

VIENNA -- It's definitely possible to develop a successful cardiac imaging practice, according to a professional development presentation delivered February 28 at the ECR in Vienna. Together with our radiographers, I learned to scan cardiac patients and learned special anatomy from pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiac surgeons."

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Innovative Technology Integration Promises to Revolutionize Osteoporosis Screening

Imaging Technology

IBEX BH is a software solution that provides areal bone mineral density outputs from a standard digital radiograph. The solution has been developed to address the critical need for osteoporosis screening, enabling earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition Inflammation of the vertebrae due to a pyogenic, fungal or mycobacterial organism. The degree of elevation does not predict disease severity. ESR and CRP are sensitive, yet not specific.

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Corona and Chest Imaging

Neuroradiology Cases

COVID 19 stands for Corona virus disease 2019. It’s a highly contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2, SARS COV 2, a race of corona virus. Non-symptomatic carriers and asymptomatic transmission is a major cause of poor control over the disease. Older age is known for increased mortality.

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

This is an important and definitive line to draw. The CPT code for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete includes the bowel and it is perfectly acceptable to incorporate views of the pylorus, ileocecal valve and appendix, the portions of the bowel where disease is likely to occur no matter what your age, as a part of your routine scanning protocol.

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REBEL Core Cast 94.0 – SBO

REBEL EM

There is no history or physical exam feature that rules out the disease Lactate elevation is a late finding in SBO. Examples: adhesions, neoplasms, inflammatory disease (i.e. There is no history or physical exam feature that rules out the disease Lactate elevation is a late finding in SBO. Read more

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