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

AuntMinnie

While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines. This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S. This was something that healthcare systems in the U.S.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

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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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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles

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Overdue baby dies after scan results sent 'to nowhere' In New Zealand, the results of a scan of an overdue baby with medical concerns were not sent to the mother's midwife. A trainee reportedly brought a non-MRI-safe wheelchair into a healthcare facility's MRI environment causing a dangerous reaction with the magnets. The baby died.

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

AuntMinnie

These new codes describe the work that takes place prior to an MRI study that includes the proper assessment, consultation, and medical physics customization for patients who have an implant, device, or foreign body. 76017 MR Safety Medical Physics Exam Customization G - 6.79 76017 MR Safety Medical Physics Exam Customization G - 6.79

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Caring for Your Health This Winter: How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Cold-Weather Ailments

TRA Medical Imaging

At TRA Medical Imaging, we’re here to help you understand how diagnostic imaging can aid in identifying and treating these cold-weather ailments. Equally important is knowing which type of healthcare provider to see for an accurate diagnosis. Why Choose TRA Medical Imaging?

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on predictive modeling in AI, clinical decision support, medical image processing, clinical problem-solving, and decision-making. "My from Ukraine.

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Patient groups call for CMS to cover AI in radiology

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a formalized payment pathway for AI healthcare services. From helping a physician detect polyps in a colonoscopy to prioritizing a scan showing a doctor that a patient needs an emergency intervention, AI in medical imaging benefits patients,” the groups wrote.