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Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

AuntMinnie

Image from Francisco Zamorano Mendieta, PhD, of the Universidad San Sebastián in Santiago, Chile Hypometabolism detected with F-18 FDG-PET in long-COVID patients : putative astrocyte dysfunction and glutamatergic dysregulation. Image from Eric Guedj, MD, PhD, of Marseille University Hospital, et al.

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The Difference Between X-rays, CT Scans, and Other Diagnostic Imaging Methods

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic imaging tests are tools used by physicians to diagnose a range of medical conditions. Each of these imaging methods uses different technologies to create real-time images and videos of the internal structures of the body. There is no need to be anxious as imaging tests are non-invasive and painless.

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FDA approves Bayer’s Ultravist (iopromide) Injection for Contrast-enhanced Mammography

Imaging Technology

The approval expands upon Bayer's focus on breast imaging, with a portfolio that also includes Gadavist (gadobutrol) injection, a gadolinium-based contrast agent approved for use with MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging ) to assess the presence and extent of malignant breast disease in adult patients. for use in CEM.

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What Is the Difference Between Radiology and Medical Imaging?

Independent Imaging

Medical imaging is a technology which is used by radiologists , particularly for diagnostic purposes. Although the word “radiology” sounds like it involves radiation, that is not always the case – for example, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound do not use radiation in their medical imaging technologies.

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Informing patients about diagnostic imaging: can we do better?

Radiology Cafe

Radiologists and radiographers undertaking the imaging have most likely never seen the patient before. We need to bear in mind how we inform patients of the need for imaging and how it will help manage their symptoms. RadioGraphics. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 22(21-22):3225-3234. Patient-centred Radiology.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

Global Radiology CME

A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. of all diagnosed fractures. Trauma due to falling off a roof. Xray of the Week Figure 1.

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The radiologist in 22 years time

Radiology Cafe

Computer aided diagnostic systems are already in use throughout radiology and can accurately diagnose breast cancer with a higher degree of accuracy than their human counterparts (2) and this use will only increase. 2011, Radiographics, pp. Legal aspects will need to be clarified if unsupervised AI reports are to start being issued.