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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

AuntMinnie

Alzheimer’s disease patients with cognitive impairment or dementia who were referred for amyloid PET scans had fewer hospitalizations compared with a matched control group, according to a study published October 9 in JAMA Neurology. The percentage of patients impacted was small – just 4.5% of patients with dementia, the authors noted.

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What can global radiology learn from Singapore?

AuntMinnie

The technology's value is limited by the expertise of the operator and poor conditions for diagnostic-quality ultrasound in the home and inpatient settings, and in primary care settings, there is a steep learning curve for staff, and accreditation and maintenance of skills are both essential, Tan pointed out.

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Are Radiology Backlogs Putting Your Health System at Risk?

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Delayed imaging interpretation can extend inpatient stays, postpone treatment and lower patient satisfaction. For patients, these delays mean longer wait times for diagnoses and treatments. Even at six months, about 20% of these studies remained unreported. The consequences are significant.

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AI-Based Analysis of Dynamic Digital Radiography Data Gives Researchers Greater Insight into Lung Function and Pulmonary Disorders

Imaging Technology

DDR could also provide a more comprehensive understanding of a patient’s neuromuscular component of ventilatory disorders and many other pulmonary diseases.” We are excited about the ability to deploy this in emergency room, inpatient and intensive care medicine.

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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

REBEL EM

The degree of elevation does not predict disease severity. ESR and CRP are sensitive, yet not specific. CRP concentration rise and fall quicker than ESR, often used to guide treatment Blood Cultures – an important element in management and treatment Blood culture positivity often decides whether a patient will require a bone biopsy.

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GE HealthCare to Spotlight Industry-Leading AI-Enabled Portfolio and Digital Solutions at HIMSS 2024

Imaging Technology

CardioVisio Powered by Centricity Cardio Enterpriseiii: CardioVisio for Atrial Fibrillation is a digital tool designed to assist clinicians in visualizing longitudinal data relevant for disease progression from multiple data sources. The tools can help improve workflow with secure collaboration and image management solutions.

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Philips Helps Deliver Diagnostic Confidence in Echocardiography with Ultrasound Compact 5500CV at ASE 2023

Imaging Technology

The next-generation system brings the same exceptional image quality and echocardiography workflows in cart-based systems to a portable compact unit, providing a single point of access to images and information, anytime, anywhere, to help increase clinical confidence and efficiency in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease.