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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

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. 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.

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Siemens Healthineers Expands Photon-Counting CT Portfolio

Imaging Technology

The Naeotom Alpha.Prime is the world’s first single source photon-counting CT for use as a high-performance scanner for in-patient, ambulatory, and emergency room examinations in stand-alone institutions and big IDNs (Integrated Delivery Networks), or also in the periphery of hub-and-spoke networks.

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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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The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

Aidoc

A good portion of inpatient hospital admissions are funneled through the ED. Several factors contribute to delays and overcrowding in the emergency department, such as: The increasing demand for emergency services, driven by factors such as population growth, aging demographics and limited access to primary care services.

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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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Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

REBEL EM

However, evaluating and managing patients with acute alcohol intoxication in the emergency department can be challenging. The situation is more dangerous given the high incidence of chronic disease, critical illness, and acute trauma. Annals of Emergency Medicine. Alcoholic Liver Disease: Pathogenesis and Current Management.