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Mass. radiology provider may be liable for 'unavailable' IR physician

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The decision states that Saint Vincent Radiological Associates (SVRA) in Worcester had a contractual agreement with Saint Vincent Hospital to provide an on-call interventional radiologist to the hospital. Duane Brown was transferred to UMass Memorial Medical Center but died before the cholecystostomy could be performed.

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Qure.ai Announces Receipt of FDA Clearance for Chest X-ray Solution for Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion, Elevating ICU and ER Care Pathways

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Qure’s qXR has now been cleared to triage pneumothorax (PTX) and pleural effusion (PE), which present severe challenges in emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs), according to the company statement released today. Speaking to physicians and hospital CEOs, we have heard the increasing need to reduce time to diagnosis."

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AI assist for x-ray reads serves nonradiologists well in the ED

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CHICAGO -- German researchers are testing ways to support nonradiologists in interpreting chest x-rays in emergency settings using an AI assistant. Because the need for radiology reads also radiates away from the LMU hub in Munich, there may be a lack of radiology coverage at smaller hospitals in neighboring areas, according to Rudolph.

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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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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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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

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during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details.

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Qure.ai's AI-Driven Chest X-ray Solution Receives FDA Clearance for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection

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The introduction of AI solutions, such as qXR-LN, presents a remarkable opportunity to cast a wider net to identify potentially malignant pulmonary nodules, thereby boosting the fight against lung cancer. The performance of various readers, including radiologists, pulmonologists, and emergency room physicians, showed improvement.

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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

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Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com 's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. Although New York Downtown Hospital is not a trauma center, it treated some severe trauma cases due to its proximity to the Trade Center towers.