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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 2024

Our top article from 2001 reported on the role radiologists played in responding to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and was published on October 31, 2001. Perhaps the most tragic aspect of their stories is that the PACS networks, disaster protocols, and emergency rooms were not severely strained, since most of the victims did not survive.

Radiologist

Radiologist Emergency Room PACS Hospital

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

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Massachusetts Court of Appeals has ruled that a Massachusetts radiology services provider could be held liable for failing to provide a patient with access to an on-call interventional radiologist, according to a report published October 28 by Law.com.

Radiology

Radiology Emergency Room Hospital Radiologist

Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

MAY 2, 2024

The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Communication between medical providers, specifically emergency physicians and Radiologists , drive clinical decisions that facilitate the coordination of the patient journey from arrival to diagnostic imaging to eventual admission or discharge.

Communication

Communication Radiologist Emergency Room Patient Care

Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

MAY 2, 2024

The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Communication between medical providers, specifically emergency physicians and Radiologists , drive clinical decisions that facilitate the coordination of the patient journey from arrival to diagnostic imaging to eventual admission or discharge.

Communication

Communication Radiologist Emergency Room Patient Care

Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Vesta Teleradiology

JUNE 16, 2023

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.

Emergency Room

Emergency Room Hospital Radiologist X-ray

Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

That’s clearly the case at Massac Memorial Hospital , an award-winning critical access hospital in Metropolis, Ill., The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. “Our In Massac’s previous X-ray room techs found it difficult to acquire a good T-spine views. with 25 beds.

Hospital

Hospital X-ray Imaging Quality and Compliance

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

Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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."

X-ray

X-ray Emergency Room Radiography Hospital

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

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Presenting the research on November 28 at RSNA 2023, Jan Rudolph, MD, from the department of radiology at University Hospital LMU Munich said nonradiologists can significantly benefit from AI assistance in emergency-related chest x-ray analysis. “If

X-ray

X-ray Emergency Room Radiography Radiographer

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

Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

Notably, this is the only FDA-cleared solution for detecting and localizing lung nodules utilizing computer vision to have Radiologists, Pulmonologists and ER physicians as intended users. The device's performance was assessed against the ground truth determined by five American board-certified Radiologists. Diagnostics 2022).

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X-ray Emergency Room Radiographer Radiograph

The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

Aidoc

JUNE 19, 2024

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.

Inpatient

Inpatient Hospital Emergency Room Patient Care

How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When facilities did open back up, people were fearful of going to hospitals and other places where COVID might be prevalent, says the article. In a multipronged approach, some hospitals educated virtually through community focus groups, asking specific questions as to why the people in the area weren’t getting screened, said the article.

Education

Education Private Practice Emergency Room Hospital

Teleradiology Chronicles: Illuminating Success Stories from Indian Healthcare Providers (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Swift Diagnosis in Emergency Settings: In the bustling emergency rooms of urban hospitals and the remote clinics in rural areas, teleradiology has emerged as a lifesaver. Rural healthcare centers, once limited in diagnostic capabilities, now connect seamlessly with urban-based radiologists.

Teleradiology

Teleradiology Healthcare Healthcare Emergency Room

AI Can Now Detect COVID-19 in Lung Ultrasound Images

Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

The findings, newly published in Communications Medicine , culminate an effort that started early in the pandemic when clinicians needed tools to rapidly assess legions of patients in overwhelmed emergency rooms. “We

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Imaging Emergency Room X-ray

GE HealthCare Expands On-Device Triage Capabilities of Critical Care Suite with FDA Clearance of Algorithm for Pneumothorax Detection, Notification, Triage and Diagnosis

Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

4] Today, as technologists, radiologists, and physicians remain under tremendous pressure to manage an ever-increasing number of cases, every minute counts when dealing with high-risk procedures and critical conditions like PTX. increase in clinician detection of small PTXs. [9]

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X-ray Healthcare Healthcare PACS

What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

APRIL 14, 2020

Radiologists and radiologic techs work diligently to ensure that these studies are delivered safely and effectively, requiring proper protective gear for all who are involved. The training required to work in radiology depends on whether the goal is to become a radiologic tech or a radiologist. 3 Who Is Treated in Radiology?

Radiology

Radiology Emergency Room Radiology Technologist Radiation

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

Aidoc

MARCH 2, 2023

Clinical Case: Getting the Care You Need Mark is a 55-year-old male with a history of diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia who comes to the emergency room with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. He informs the nurse that he has been smoking since the age of 25. Twenty-eight minutes go by.

Clinic

Clinic Nursing Emergency Room Healthcare

Why a physician refers all her patients to Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 10, 2022

Our radiologist was quick to respond to review the x-ray and advised the patient to go to the hospital. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was notified immediately and an ambulance arrived to take this gentleman, who lives alone and has no family support, to the Emergency Room. They rock!

X-ray

X-ray Imaging Emergency Room Radiologist

Why Teleradiology Services are Primed to Grow at 20% Over Next Few Years?

MedBillingExperts

JANUARY 26, 2017

Yes, there is an acute shortage of manpower in this space and if recent reports are anything to go by, the volume of radiographic procedures being conducted will surpass the number of radiologist being inducted into the field by a ratio of 15:2. It was around 11.30 It was around 11.30

Teleradiology

Teleradiology Computed Tomography Emergency Room X-ray

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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

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

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

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

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

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

The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Teleradiology Chronicles: Illuminating Success Stories from Indian Healthcare Providers (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul)

AI Can Now Detect COVID-19 in Lung Ultrasound Images

GE HealthCare Expands On-Device Triage Capabilities of Critical Care Suite with FDA Clearance of Algorithm for Pneumothorax Detection, Notification, Triage and Diagnosis

What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

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

Why a physician refers all her patients to Capitol Imaging Services

Why Teleradiology Services are Primed to Grow at 20% Over Next Few Years?

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