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AuntMinnie 2020: COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest

AuntMinnie

Researchers have found that nonchest CT exams taken in the emergency room for other indications may also capture pulmonary findings suspicious for COVID-19, according to a study published May 11 in Radiology. Images courtesy of the RSNA. Of the 119 patients, 101 had abdomen/pelvis CT, and 18 had cervical spine/neck CT.

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AI detects COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

AuntMinnie

Johns Hopkins University has highlighted research that shows AI can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images. The findings culminate an effort that started early in the pandemic when clinicians needed tools to rapidly assess legions of patients in overwhelmed emergency rooms,” the university said, in a news release.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Abdominal, pelvic and rectal foreign bodies

Health Imaging

This is a clinical photo gallery showcasing the uncommon findings of foreign bodies in pelvic and abdominal CT and X-ray, often from emergency room visits.

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Adding AI to brain MRI finds previously occult epilepsy lesions in kids

AuntMinnie

But they can be difficult to see and up to half are missed by radiologists' brain MR imaging -- which can translate to delays in diagnosis and surgery, more seizures and visits to the emergency room, and disruption of school and home life, they explained.

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Deep learning model detects COVID-19 infection using lung imaging

Health IT Analytics

A deep neural network-based automated detection tool could assist emergency room clinicians in diagnosing COVID-19 effectively using lung ultrasound images.

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Road to RSNA 2024: CT Preview

AuntMinnie

That old saying, "kill two birds with one stone" (or the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals version, "feed two birds with one scone") is particularly appropriate for CT imaging these days, as clinicians explore the opportunistic use of the modality. A key theme at the conference this year will be the use of CT with AI. 9:30 a.m. |

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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

AuntMinnie

Performing CCTA imaging CCTA is a complex exam. The test requires good patient cooperation because image acquisition is fast; if for some reason the patient is moving or not holding their breath, the scan quality can be significantly degraded. Compounding the issue, those cases arrive 24 hours a day, not just during business hours.