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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

If staff choose the right subgroup of patients to examine with CCTA imaging, they can save their hospital, healthcare system, and insurance companies a lot of money. Managing a growing caseload Once healthcare systems and payors stop paying for old-fashioned cardiac workups, the volume of CCTA exams will increase.

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Wireless Handheld X-ray Equipment from MinXray Used for Global Health Initiative in Papua New Guinea

Imaging Technology

During this time, they spent 10 days in a local village to provide healthcare services and health education sessions. Rob Liddell, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who used MinXray’s Impact Wireless system to take radiographic images of patients in the village and screen for common diseases in the region, such as tuberculosis and emphysema.

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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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AI-Based Analysis of Dynamic Digital Radiography Data Gives Researchers Greater Insight into Lung Function and Pulmonary Disorders

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 06/06/2024 - 21:32 June 6, 2024 — In a landmark study, the latest in technology innovation by Konica Minolta Healthcare was used to develop a machine-learning-based analysis of X-ray imaging that automatically quantifies lung function data. Chest radiography is typically acquired in the evaluation of pulmonary disorders.

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The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

Aidoc

Beyond the influence on direct patient care, studies demonstrate that delays in the ED have negative economic and financial repercussions for the healthcare system as well. Inefficiencies within the healthcare system, such as inadequate staffing levels, insufficient inpatient bed capacity and patient transfer delays.

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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

Trauma patients are common, some coming directly from the emergency room. Locum Tenens Radiology with Mint Physician Staffing There are many factors that are increasing the demand for radiology, including the aging population and the growth of chronic diseases and cancer survivors. 3 Who Is Treated in Radiology?

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Understanding Different Imaging Techniques at TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging

Medical imaging is a crucial tool in modern healthcare, providing detailed visuals of the human body’s internal structures and helping in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. CT scans are faster than MRIs and can be crucial in emergencies. Unlike X-rays and CT scans, MRIs do not use ionizing radiation.