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Radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI

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The use of both cardiac CT and cardiac MRI increased in the Medicare population over the past seven years, according to research presented November 29 at the RSNA meeting. The team tracked volumes by provider type (cardiologists, radiologists, and "other") and practice setting (hospital and nonhospital). Cardiologists 49.2%

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ISMRM: 'Reinventing' an MRI safety protocol

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Reinventing an MRI safety program can create a culture of safety, engage technologists, and inspire safer workflows, according to research shared May 3 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, to create and institute a multifaceted MRI safety program.

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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

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for CT 91% for MRI 76.6% But the investigators also noted that radiologists interpreted nearly all outpatient hospital, inpatient, and emergency department exams compared to those conducted in an office setting. This overall percentage varied by modality, the group reported: 97.3% for digital x-ray 0.9% Nuclear medicine 11.8%

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ISMRM: Does MRI have a role in the emergency department?

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SINGAPORE - Does MRI have a role in the emergency department (ED)? MRI complements CT, ultrasound, and x-ray when it comes to trauma imaging," Mandel said. And having MRI available in the emergency department means that ED patients don't have to compete with inpatients or outpatients for MRI time."

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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His research interests include using structural and functional MRI -- particularly ultrahigh-field, 7-tesla MRI -- to map brain microstructure and develop neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.

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Enrollment Completed for HOPE PMR Pediatric Hydrocephalus Study Using Hyperfine, Inc. Portable MR Imaging System

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With the aim of exploring a safer, more accessible solution for hydrocephalus patients, the HOPE PMR study is assessing the feasibility of integrating the Swoop system, a brain imaging solution with zero ionizing radiation that is accessible at a child's bedside, into routine inpatient, outpatient, and emergency pediatric care settings.

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The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

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A good portion of inpatient hospital admissions are funneled through the ED. Inefficiencies within the healthcare system, such as inadequate staffing levels, insufficient inpatient bed capacity and patient transfer delays. Moreover, increased delays in CT and MRI corresponded with increased hospital costs.