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Bone scans may be viable for diagnosing calciphylaxis

AuntMinnie

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) methyl diphosphonate (MDP) bone scans are a potentially viable noninvasive option for diagnosing calciphylaxis, according to a team at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. The team assessed the potential diagnostic utility of bone scans in calciphylaxis based on a review of the literature.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., The finding comes despite guidelines recommending LSG as the diagnostic test of choice and underlines the need for a better diagnostic test, wrote lead author Tina Moon, MD, of Tufts Medical Center in Boston and colleagues.

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New AI model draws maps to diagnose disease

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Medical diagnostics expert, doctor's assistant, and cartographer are all fair titles for an artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.

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An AI system to figure out when to trust AI-based medical diagnoses

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A team of AI and medical specialists working with or for Google Research and Google DeepMind, has developed an AI based system designed to judge the confidence level of existing AI systems used for analyzing medical scans as a means of improving analysis of diagnostic tools, such as mammograms or chest X-rays.

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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. State-of-the-Art Technology Not all imaging centers offer the same equipment, and newer technology often leads to more precise imaging and quicker diagnoses. Here are some key factors to keep in mind when making your choice.

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Question: How well does the US perform in diagnosing PTA compared to CT, needle aspiration, or Incision and Drainage?

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Sirona Medical Signs Nine New Radiology Practices

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:57 Oct 31, 2024 — Sirona Medical recently added added nine new radiology practices to its Unify platform. Unify is Sirona’s flagship unified radiology workflow solution, which includes reporting, PACS, diagnostic viewing, universal worklist, and cutting-edge AI capabilities (including impression generation).

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