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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

AuntMinnie

Another way to reduce radiation to patients would be to scale back on adjacent x-ray imaging, says a group in Australia, which will present a study on Sunday suggesting that a vast majority of second scans of the upper and lower limbs have no new findings. Is adjacent x-ray imaging in the ER justified? healthcare perspective.

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New CMS-Approved MRI Standards: Enhancing Safety in Remote Scanning and Portable Imaging

Vesta Teleradiology

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved new MRI standards introduced by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), focusing on remote scanning and portable imaging technologies. These updates, effective immediately, aim to enhance patient safety and adapt to advancements in MRI practices.

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What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About FDA-Cleared CGM Sensors During Imaging: A Guide to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to be worn during common imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. This ensures coordinated care and appropriate precautions during the imaging process.

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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

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Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities. Call (915) 225-2480 today.

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New CPT Codes for 2025: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know

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As 2025 begins, healthcare providers and medical coders must familiarize themselves with the latest updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. These updates reflect advancements in medical technology and changes in healthcare delivery. This update ensures that safety protocols are clearly documented and billable.

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PowerPoint files may contain protected imaging health information

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Personal health information (PHI) -- images included -- can be easily accessed on the internet in PowerPoint files, according to a study published October 9 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. PowerPoint presentations that include medical images are a valuable educational tool, Stern and Weadock noted. contained full PHI.

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FDA authorizes AI-driven MRI Solution for Safer Alzheimer’s Treatment

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted icometrix clearance for icobrain aria, the first AI software approved for detecting, measuring and grading amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), a potentially harmful side effect of new amyloid-targeting therapies. tim.hodson Mon, 11/18/2024 - 15:43 On Nov. 7, 2024, the U.S.

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