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Deep-learning model predicts bone density on chest x-rays

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Presenter Yoichi Sato, MD, of Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center in Japan, and colleagues first developed the model using patient dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) T-scores (bone mineral density) and chest x-rays as input. The model achieved 79% accuracy, 96.6% sensitivity, and 34.1% specificity in predicting T-scores ≤ -1.0 accuracy, 77.1%

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KA Imaging To Launch Premium Dual-Energy Mobile System at AHRA

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We are excited to support KA Imaging and their enhanced detector technology for the conventional and mobile radiographic markets,” said Marc Lorenzo, Executive Vice President at Del Medical. The Reveal Mobi Pro integrates KA Imaging’s Reveal 35C detector with SpectralDR technology into a complete mobile X-ray solution.

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The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

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However, management continues to be debated and may lead to unnecessary hospitalization. PMID: 32622394 Clinical Question: Can ambulatory management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax reduce the length of hospitalization? Often patients are otherwise young and healthy. Paper: Hallifax RJ et al. 2020;396(10243):39-49.

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Extend the Life of Your X-ray Imaging Equipment

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Physicians have better diagnostic confidence when they can view radiographs in the manner most suitable to their preferences. Your radiographers need to work as efficiently as possible in order to keep pace. Your radiographers need to work as efficiently as possible in order to keep pace.

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