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Standardized reporting categorizes breast cancer detection methods

AuntMinnie

For the standardized system, radiologists were asked to research the electronic medical record and categorize the method of detection for each breast finding undergoing biopsy. Additionally, the four most prevalent methods of detection included mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and self-exams. of all biopsies.

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PCN placement leads to greater radiation exposure for pregnant women

AuntMinnie

Also, 76 of the patients had ultrasound performed for initial evaluation, while one patient underwent initial CT for flank pain, and one other patient underwent initial MRI. Through detailed review of patients’ electronic medical record, we found that 46.2% It included data from 78 patients.

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Clinicians need education regarding HCC surveillance resources

AuntMinnie

This includes a perceived lack of diagnostic radiology resources, with ultrasound being the go-to imaging modality for liver surveillance. These include radiology recall systems, electronic medical record dashboards and reminder systems, or organized health-system-level outreach strategies.

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POCUS in the ED: Is Confirmatory RUQ US Still Necessary?

REBEL EM

Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has a demonstrated sensitivity of 89.8% Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions. and specificity of 88.0% Article: Hilsden R, Mitrou N, Hawel J, Leeper R, Thompson D, Myslik F. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open.

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Benefits of Teleradiology to Telehealth

Future Teleradiology

Doctors with the assistance of radiologists on Earth performed a follow-up ultrasound. PACS is an electronic platform where radiology images that connected with medical automation systems. These hospital systems are Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Hospital Information System (HIS).