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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging is a great tool for your medical professional to use to detect issues sooner rather than later. There are several types of diagnostic imaging available today; each one used to visualize the internal structures of the body to assist doctors in diagnosis and treating various diseases and medical conditions.

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

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Lawson added that future studies will seek to better understand patient access to and use of diagnostic imaging, along with evaluating whether there are differences in the quality of diagnostic imaging provided to women.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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The Top 5 Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging in El Paso

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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They also spearheaded the development of guidelines for the American College of Radiology (ACR), recognizing the role that imaging had in diagnosing COVID-19 in patients. The guidelines included best practices for imaging with CT versus chest x-ray in diagnosing COVID, as well as whether imaging is necessary at all in some cases.

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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

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Diagnostic radiology MRI Safety A new CPT subsection has been established for reporting six new codes describing MR safety services, including implant or foreign body evaluation, safety consultation, electronics preparation, and implant positioning or immobilization. ICD-10 is the 10th edition of this coding system.

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Ultrasound underused in pediatric appendicitis diagnosis

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A team led by Mark Slidell, MD, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, found that CT remains the most used imaging method for diagnostic pediatric appendicitis in hospitals that don’t participate in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program - Pediatrics (NSQIP-P). NSQIP-P hospital 71.7% Non-NSQIP-P hospital 18.8%