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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ What are the important findings in this case. Gastrointest Endosc.

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The DINAMO Study: Efficacy and Safety of Non-Antibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis

REBEL EM

Results: A total of 480 patients were enrolled 242 were randomized to the non-antibiotic group 238 were randomized into the group receiving antibiotic therapy There was NO STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT difference in hospitalizations. to 1.17) There was NO STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT difference in return visits to the Emergency Department.

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The Needle Vs. The Knife for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Closer Look at the EXPRED Study

REBEL EM

Sites: Investigators recruited patients at 31 French emergency departments at university and nonuniversity hospitals Duration : June 1, 2009 to March 31, 2015. Funding: The Cardinal Health Laboratory provided Turkel thoracentesis kits to two hospitals Trial Registry: Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01008228. than in the drainage group (3.6).

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The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

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However, management continues to be debated and may lead to unnecessary hospitalization. PMID: 32622394 Clinical Question: Can ambulatory management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax reduce the length of hospitalization? Often patients are otherwise young and healthy. Paper: Hallifax RJ et al. 2020;396(10243):39-49.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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Using understandable AI, OSCAR will connect imaging studies from 10 or more years ago to downstream events, Pickhardt explained. Under a long-standing agreement between the state and the federal government, all Maryland hospitals receive a single, annual global payment for their services, similar to capitation.

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Fujifilm to Unveil New Medical Imaging Innovations at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America Conference

Imaging Technology

The Essentia SA is an ultra-compact straight arm system, designed for a wide range of standing, sitting and recumbent radiographic exams. Join Fujifilm in person at booth #1929 at RSNA and follow FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation on LinkedIn and X for #RSNA23 updates throughout the event. Will be available in the U.S.

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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

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in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 in the paper but 2.7% to ≈0.99 (p<0.001) Mean MPI/Tei Index≈ 0.47 selection bias) Unclear therapies prior to lytics (i.e. to 4.0mg/hr typically given in EKOS therapy (See Below).

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