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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. and Canada, which reported the sensitivity of bone scans for diagnosing calciphylaxis to be 62.5%, 89%, and 94.4%.

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Senior radiologist dies in Brazilian plane crash

AuntMinnie

A prominent radiologist was one of eight doctors who died August 9 in a plane crash in Brazil. “It He obtained a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the Federal Technological University of Paraná, and was an assistant professor of the Medicine Course and Medical Residency at Unioeste, the CBR noted.

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Radiologist outlines keys to imaging success as fall sports return

AuntMinnie

Sports radiologists are preparing for another fall season of high-contact sports, and that means brushing up on protocols and emphasizing teamwork among one's clinician colleagues. I love the role I play in diagnosing and treating these athletes. Football, basketball, and hockey oh my!

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Ultrasound Effective at Diagnosing Localized Breast Lumps, Pain

Imaging Technology

a breast radiologist in the Department of Medical Imaging at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Since the ultrasounds were conducted first, the radiologists who participated in the study weren’t influenced by the DBT images when interpreting the ultrasounds.

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Radiologists ‘compete’ on chest x-rays reads with and without AI

AuntMinnie

In a study described as a “competition between radiologists,” participants tasked with identifying abnormal findings on chest x-rays performed better with AI assistance than without AI assistance – though not by much and not in all cases, according to a group in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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Diagnosing from Afar: Teleradiology in Somalia Healthcare (Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo, Garowe, Mogadishu)

Future Teleradiology

This article explores the role of teleradiology in South American healthcare, emphasizing its significance in diagnosing patients from a distance and improving medical services across the continent. This not only saves costs but also ensures patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses.

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Everything You Need to Know About Radiologists

Maven Imaging

Radiologists play a crucial role in healthcare, using advanced imaging technologies to diagnose and treat diseases. Let’s explore the world of radiology and its impact on medical science!