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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. Topping the list in 2020 was a story on how patients with COVID-19 may initially present with non-respiratory symptoms.

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Road to RSNA 2024: CT Preview

AuntMinnie

Millions of CT scans are performed each year -- often for lung cancer screening, but also as a first-line test when a patient presents in the emergency room -- and information from these tests can shed light on other conditions. Lung-RADS review identifies radiologist 'blind spots' Monday, December 2 | 12:15 p.m.-12:45

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

AuntMinnie

To test the AI algorithm, the LMU team focused on 563 cases, all ordered by the emergency unit department. The team consisted of three board-certified radiologists who served as the reference standard, three radiology residents, and three internal medicine and surgery residents who had emergency unit experience at the time of the reading.

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

AuntMinnie

Using an AI tool with brain MRI in children finds 64% of focal cortical dysplasias (FCDs) -- abnormalities linked to epilepsy -- that radiologists miss, researchers have reported. FCDs are a common structural cause of epilepsy and are difficult to control with medication; however, once identified, they can be treated surgically.

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

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.

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

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.

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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.