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Lung ultrasound underdiagnoses pneumothorax in trauma patients

AuntMinnie

Lung ultrasound underdiagnoses clinically significant pneumothorax, suggest findings published September 20 in Surgery. Researchers led by Jarrett Santorelli, MD, from the University of California, San Diego found that ultrasound on initial trauma evaluation has low sensitivity and a high rate of false-negative exams.

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Ultrasound as Good as X-Ray at Diagnosing Arm Fractures in Children

MedImaging Ultrasound

A research team exploring the potential use of standard ultrasound machines as an alternative to X-ray machines for diagnosing distal forearm fractures in children has found that ultrasound equipment can be a reliable diagnostic tool.

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Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can serve as reliable diagnostic tools for children presenting symptoms of distal forearm fracture.

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Ultrasound as Good as X-Ray at Diagnosing Arm Fractures in Children

MedImaging Radiography

A research team exploring the potential use of standard ultrasound machines as an alternative to X-ray machines for diagnosing distal forearm fractures in children has found that ultrasound equipment can be a reliable diagnostic tool.

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AI Can Now Detect COVID-19 in Lung Ultrasound Images

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:42 March 21, 2024 — Artificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research shows. How does AI analyze ultrasound lung images?

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

TRA Medical Imaging

When Imaging Helps: Chest X-rays are the first-line imaging choice for diagnosing pneumonia, showing lung infections or fluid buildup. When Imaging Helps: X-rays can reveal joint space narrowing or bone changes due to arthritis. When Imaging Helps: X-rays are typically used to detect fractures or dislocations.

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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

It is often used to diagnose brain and spinal cord disorders, joint and musculoskeletal conditions, and cancer. X-Rays X-Rays are one of the most commonly and widely used diagnostic imaging techniques. X-Rays X-Rays are one of the most commonly and widely used diagnostic imaging techniques.