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

AuntMinnie

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. Topping the list in 2020 was a story on how patients with COVID-19 may initially present with non-respiratory symptoms.

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Using AI to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Stroke Patients

Aidoc

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. AI’s Role in Addressing Diagnostic Challenges Imaging remains central to the diagnosis and management of all stroke types.

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Factors influencing teamwork in healthcare applicable to interventional and diagnostic radiology

ScienceDirect

Teamwork in healthcare has been analysed extensively in the literature, mainly in acute healthcare settings such as the operating room, emergency room

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Nocturnal Diagnostics: The Crucial Contributions of Night Hawk Radiology (Rajasthan, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology Introduction: As the world sleeps, a dedicated group of healthcare professionals works tirelessly to ensure that patients receive timely and accurate diagnostic services. Introduction to Night Hawk Radiology: Begin by introducing Night Hawk Radiology, explaining its unique role in delivering nocturnal diagnostic services.

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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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Image IQ Quiz: 45-Year-Old Basketball Player with Acute Shoulder Injury

Diagnostic Imaging

A 45-year-old basketball player presents with an acute injury in the emergency room. What is the most likely diagnosis for the shoulder injury depicted in the image?

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Communication between medical providers, specifically emergency physicians and Radiologists , drive clinical decisions that facilitate the coordination of the patient journey from arrival to diagnostic imaging to eventual admission or discharge.