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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.

Disease 278
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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. The radiology department must be able to post-process the images, edit them, and make them diagnostically useful at all hours of the day and night.

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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

AuntMinnie

Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% The group developed a "green imaging review" for patients accessing the emergency room. for total CFCs, while demonstrating an increase in diagnostic activity of 11.8%, Masperi said.

Radiology 202
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Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

Imaging Technology

That’s clearly the case at Massac Memorial Hospital , an award-winning critical access hospital in Metropolis, Ill., The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. “Our The recent investment in a full portfolio of diagnostic imaging equipment is the latest testament to that philosophy.

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Siemens Healthineers Expands Photon-Counting CT Portfolio

Imaging Technology

At lower radiation doses, clinicians can detect and evaluate small structures precisely and with fewer artifacts, maximizing the diagnostic information and accuracy for fast decision-making and optimized imaging workflows. Photon-counting computed tomography will replace conventional CT examinations in the medium term.

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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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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.