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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to respiratory disease risk

AuntMinnie

CT imaging shows that severe acute respiratory disease events can be caused by quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIA) -- that is, small irregularities that don't necessarily meet diagnostic criteria for advanced pulmonary diseases but show up on CT exams over time, a study published April 30 in Radiology has reported.

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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers

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milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — Smokers who have small abnormalities on their CT scans that grow over time have a greater likelihood of experiencing acute respiratory disease events, according to a new study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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AuntMinnie 2020: COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest

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Researchers have found that nonchest CT exams taken in the emergency room for other indications may also capture pulmonary findings suspicious for COVID-19, according to a study published May 11 in Radiology. Of the 119 patients, 101 had abdomen/pelvis CT, and 18 had cervical spine/neck CT. Images courtesy of the RSNA.

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Using AI to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Stroke Patients

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Diagnostic errors, including missed or delayed diagnosis of vascular events, account for the single largest source of medical harm and death to patients each year. Recent evidence supports that patients experiencing vascular emergencies like stroke make up some of the most dangerous errors, contributing up to 17.5%

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Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Vesta Teleradiology

Emergency rooms (ERs) play a critical and indispensable role in the healthcare system, serving as the front line of medical care for individuals experiencing urgent and life-threatening situations. During the summer months in the United States, emergency rooms tend to see an increase in patient visits due to various reasons.

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Qure.ai's AI-Driven Chest X-ray Solution Receives FDA Clearance for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection

Imaging Technology

Tailored for use in the incidental adult population, this innovative device is a game-changer in diagnostic technology. The performance of various readers, including radiologists, pulmonologists, and emergency room physicians, showed improvement. stands at the forefront of diagnostic advancement. Diagnostics 2022).

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Wireless Handheld X-ray Equipment from MinXray Used for Global Health Initiative in Papua New Guinea

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Rob Liddell, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who used MinXray’s Impact Wireless system to take radiographic images of patients in the village and screen for common diseases in the region, such as tuberculosis and emphysema. He also used the system to diagnose cancers, infections and various musculoskeletal injuries. “The

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