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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. Images courtesy of the RSNA. Of the 119 patients, 101 had abdomen/pelvis CT, and 18 had cervical spine/neck CT.

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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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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

Performing CCTA imaging CCTA is a complex exam. The test requires good patient cooperation because image acquisition is fast; if for some reason the patient is moving or not holding their breath, the scan quality can be significantly degraded. Compounding the issue, those cases arrive 24 hours a day, not just during business hours.

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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. Stage two consisted of a retrospective review of exams performed and their timing.

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Siemens Healthineers Gets FDA Nod for Naeotom Alpha Class of Photon-Counting CT Scanners

Imaging Technology

Photon-counting CT registers each individual X-ray photon that passes through the patient to enable the acquisition of more detailed anatomical images with functional information. By maximizing diagnostic information and accuracy with photon-counting CT, they can make decisions quickly and enjoy optimized workflows.

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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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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?