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MRI, ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing neuropathies

AuntMinnie

MRI and ultrasound have tradeoffs in diagnosing peripheral neuropathies of the upper extremity, a study published March 4 in Radiology found. High-resolution imaging provides important pathomorphological information in diagnosing peripheral nerve disorders. Images and caption courtesy of the RSNA. Sensitivity 91.6%

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Use CT first to triage chest pain patients for revascularization

AuntMinnie

A "CT first" strategy is an effective way to determine if patients with stable chest pain need revascularization with invasive coronary angiography (ICA), researchers have found.

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7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Professional Radiology

Computed tomography (CT scans) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. At Professional Radiology , we use state-of-the-art medical machinery to successfully provide patients in El Paso with accurate imaging services.

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Dedicated ultrasound, MRI protocols improve endometriosis diagnosis

AuntMinnie

Dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols -- in contrast to routine ones -- are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported. The results could lead to better patient care, noted a team led by Angela Tong, MD, of NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. The bottom line?

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Opportunistic chest CT helps predict low bone mineral density

AuntMinnie

Opportunistic chest CT could be a useful alternative to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for assessing low bone mineral density among women, the elderly, and lower-weight patients, researchers have reported. Which patients would most benefit from this use of CT? dollars, the group noted.

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Clarius and Echo Mind Ai Join Forces to Help Diagnose MSK Ailments Faster Using Handheld Ultrasound and Tele-Sonography

Imaging Technology

It is available today via Clarius Marketplace , which provides Clarius members access to solutions designed to streamline ultrasound training, improve workflows, speed diagnoses, and automate reporting. It allows a well-informed evaluation and plan of care for the patient. The training videos and materials are helpful.

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Can MRI replace PSA test in prostate cancer screening?

AuntMinnie

The draw of using MRI to diagnose prostate cancer is that it could streamline patient care, according to an editorial that accompanied the study.

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