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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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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% during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024.

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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. The radiologic technologist must also obtain gated images: If the patient’s heartbeat is irregular or too fast, a nurse may need to administer beta blockers to slow the heart rate down.

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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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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. Section 1: Unveiling Night Hawk Radiology 1.1 Section 1: Unveiling Night Hawk Radiology 1.1 Section 2: The Imperative of Timely Diagnosis 2.1

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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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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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