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How effective are MRI definitions of knee osteoarthritis?

AuntMinnie

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 initiation of empiric antibiotics in hemodynamically stable, neurologically intact patients should be done on a case-by-case basis.

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High Accuracy Artificial Intelligence Improves Lung Cancer Detection

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Of the 120 chest radiographs assessed, 60 were from lung cancer patients (32 males) and 60 were controls (36 males). However, Dr. Park noted that the definition of “high diagnostic performance AI” can vary depending on the task and the clinical context in which it will be used. Patients had a median age of 67 years.

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Correction Techniques for Spinal Deformity

AJNR

The imaging (primarily CT and plain radiographs), both preoperative and postoperative, is of high quality. At the onset it must be mentioned that the illustrative material is excellent, particularly when it comes to artist renditions of the bone anatomy and its relation to the surgical procedures.

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Chance fracture

Global Radiology CME

CT also shows “dissolving pedicle,” which refers to the progressive decrease in pedicle definition from anterior to posterior [3]. Plain radiograph shows empty vertebral body sign, which results from displacement of the spinous processes [3]. Radiographics. Thoracolumbar Spine Injury at CT: Trauma/Emergency Radiology.