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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

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.

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Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Vesta Teleradiology

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.

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

Aidoc

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.

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How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Vesta Teleradiology

Hospital staff also worked with parish nurses to encourage and educate congregations on screening. Combating Radiologist Shortages If your hospital, emergency room, or private practice is struggling with radiologist shortages, partnering with a teleradiology company like Vesta can help.

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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

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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