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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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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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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.