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Most downloaded articles from 2022

European Radiology Experimental

During the annual Editorial Board meeting held at ECR 2023 in Vienna, the Editor-in-Chief had the pleasure to hand over awards to the most downloaded papers published in European Radiology Experimental in 2022. The following papers were awarded: Dark-field chest x-ray imaging: first experience in patients with alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. by Gregor S.

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What Can a Chest X-Ray Tell Me?

Iowa Radiology

A chest X-ray can provide valuable information about the condition of your heart, lungs, and surrounding structures. Doctors often order them to investigate respiratory or cardiac symptoms or to check for damage after a chest injury. Chest X-rays are also useful for monitoring progress after surgery to the chest and ensuring proper placement of medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators.

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The Clinical Value of AI: A Patient's Journey (Part One)

Aidoc

This is part one of a two-part series on AI and the patient journey, using clinical examples to highlight exactly where in physician workflows AI can augment and serve as a tool for enhanced patient care. Physicians are charged with the noble responsibility of improving the lives of their patients. From the oncology ward to the interventional suite, the role of the doctor in healing patients is sacrosanct.

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REBEL Cast Ep114: High Flow O2, Suspected ACS, and Mortality?

REBEL EM

Background: Historically, we have treated acute coronary syndrome with supplemental oxygen regardless of the patient ’ s oxygen saturation. This intervention was based on the belief that pushing the patient’s PaO2 to supra therapeutic levels would increase O2 delivery to ischemic myocardium and help reduce myocardial injury. More recent evidence, however, demonstrates that too much oxygen could be harmful ( AVOID Trial ) by causing coronary vasoconstriction and increasing oxidative stress.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Siemens Definition DS 256 Slice CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

Siemens Definition DS Overview With its dual source CT technology, high-performance gantry, and advanced cardiac imaging capabilities, it is able to provide accurate diagnoses for a wide range of medical conditions. It also offers comprehensive dose management features, expanded diagnostic capabilities, and advanced post-processing tools, Read more The post Siemens Definition DS 256 Slice CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Dr. Stavropoulos Chooses Omega as the Centerpiece of the Endoscopy Program at Archbold

Omega Medical Imaging

Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and a pioneer in endoscopic surgery. He leads the new Program in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. For over 90 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. Archbold’s culture has always been one of innovation.

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What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2023 Edition

Cassling's MRI

If it’s been a few years since your team has opted for a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, you might be surprised by the progress the technology has made. New best practices that seek to enhance the patient experience like never before are being deployed regularly not just in large health systems, but even in smaller facilities where a state-of-the-art experience was once out of reach.

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GE LightSpeed PRO 16 Slice CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

GE LightSpeed PRO Overview The GE LightSpeed 16 PRO CT Scanner is a high-speed computed tomography system designed for high-resolution imaging. With its advanced technology and features, it allows for quick and accurate diagnosis while reducing radiation dose to patients. This scanner features a 16-detector. Read more The post GE LightSpeed PRO 16 Slice CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Selling Your Brand Internally

MRI Network

Companies tend to relegate marketing to the realm of customers, focusing on how they can influence more people to buy what they are selling. But another market that’s just as important is your own employees – the people who present the brand to customers. Don’t ignore this critical constituency. Applying some of the principles of consumer advertising to internal marketing and communications can guide your employees to a better understanding of your brand vision.

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21st Century Cures Act Information

TRA Medical Imaging

What’s the 21st Century Cures Act? The 21 st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) is a United States federal law enacted at the end of 2016 and is designed to accelerate medical innovation, improve patient care, and provide better access to health information. One of the main provisions of this law is to improve electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchange to promote better care coordination and patient engagement.

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Learn to Identify Rare Diseases with Our Expert Case Review

MRI Online

February 28th is Rare Disease Day, an initiative created by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), to raise awareness and advocate for rare diseases. A rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States, and there are over 7,000 rare diseases that have been identified. 1 To help raise awareness about patients and families of patients living with rare disorders, w e’ve partnered with Osmosis.org on their Year of the Zebra initiative, a

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When Is a Breast Biopsy Needed?

Midstate Radiology Associates

A breast biopsy is often recommended when a breast exam identifies a lump, growth or other abnormality. Results can indicate the development of breast cancer or if a benign growth is present. What Is a Breast Biopsy? During a breast biopsy, a sample of tissue is removed for analysis. Imaging often guides the procedure to ensure the needle targets the precise location and provide a more accurate medical diagnosis.

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Endovascular Treatment of Acute Obstructive Shock Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Filter Thrombosis

JVIR

A 64-year-old woman presented with sudden-onset chest, back, and abdominal pain with progressive hemodynamic instability. Her medical history was significant for IVC filter placement without retrieval 12 years prior. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed interlobar and scattered segmental and subsegmental pulmonary embolism with no evidence of right heart strain (also confirmed on echocardiography), occlusive thrombosis of the IVC at the level of the filter extending inferi

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The Sources of Common DXA Scan Errors

Atlantis Worldwide

DXA is the most widely used radiological modality for measuring bone density. There are other modalities and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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RANZCR CPD Requirements (2023)

MRI Online

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) recently updated their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for radiology professionals to better align with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) , and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). The new CPD requirements aim to promote the continuous learning and development of radiologists, ensuring that they remain up-to-date with the latest advancements and technologies in the field of radiology.

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Brain scans of people with MS can help us understand the effects of COVID

Medical Xpress: Radiology

People affected by multiple sclerosis need to undergo regular MRI brain scans. The images are now being used to visualize the effects of a coronavirus infection.

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University of Houston AI Project Aims to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnostics

Health IT Analytics

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Chemical imaging could help predict efficacy of radiation therapy for an individual cancer patient

ScienceDaily

Decisions on cancer treatment could become better tailored to individual patients with the adoption of a new imaging method that maps the chemical makeup of a patient's tumor.

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Advancing the Clinical Utility of X-ray for Respiratory Diseases

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 8 minutes read Carestream joins research for earlier detection and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What if you could detect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) earlier – and get patients into treatment sooner? What if X-ray imaging, the most prevalent and accessible imaging modality in the world, could provide the information needed for diagnosis?

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Imaging the adolescent heart provides 'normal' reference values for clinical practice

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has allowed scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) to produce an accurate picture of the healthy heart in adolescence. Using this advanced technology, the research team was able to determine reference values for anatomical and functional parameters in the heart during adolescence.

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AI Partnership to Advance Brain Tumor Research, Treatment

Health IT Analytics

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Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

ScienceDaily

Researchers have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using only a set of smartphone images.

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Free-hand, real-time needle guidance for prostate cancer diagnosis with augmented reality

Medical Xpress: Radiology

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. One of the standard approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer involves transperineal (TP) biopsy. This involves inserting a needle through the perineum wall to collect tissue samples.

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New method for image reconstruction in electrical impedance tomography

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Recently, a team led by Prof. DU Jiangfeng from the Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a new method for deep electrical impedance tomography reconstruction without training, which paved a new way for applying electrical impedance tomography technology in determining lesion tissue specificity.

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AI Tools Can Support Early Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Health IT Analytics

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Majority of Americans Would Not Rely on AI-Based Healthcare

Health IT Analytics

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NJ Health System Leverages AI, Robotics for Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Health IT Analytics

New Jersey-based… read more

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