AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Alara Imaging is offering free HIPAA and SOC-II certified software to help physicians and health systems comply with a new radiation dose quality measure included in the U.S. The measure provides a standardized method for monitoring radiation dose across patients and facilities, Smith-Bindman said. CMS published the rule on November 2.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

She currently serves as chair of the department of medical imaging and radiation sciences in the College of Health Professions at TJU and directs the radiography and invasive cardiovascular technology programs. She continued working at the hospital for 12 years while growing in her role as an educator.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

At the same time, the use of imaging, particularly CT, has been on the rise in emergency departments and may present health risks due to the effects of radiation exposure. As a result, the researchers sought to assess whether HIE adoption could lead to a decline in repeat imaging in EDs.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

For postreaction patients, various therapies are being tested, including oral steroids, synthetic vitamin D3 to slow skin growth, white blood cell radiation treatment to soften plaque, and plasmapheresis for blood purification. It would be unreasonable to rule out other factors that could play a role in NSF.

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AJNR

MAY 16, 2023

Primary outcomes included 30/90 days postoperative mortality (30M/90M), readmission within 30 days of discharge (30R), and length of inpatient stay (LOS). 0000000000002192 The authors investigated inpatient mortality after conservative management of large aSDHs. Inpatient outcomes including length of stay (P =.32), Neurosurgery.

Computed Tomography 40

Computed Tomography Inpatient Insurance MRI 40

AJNR

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Of the patients with radiographically proven adverse radiation effects (AREs; 15%), 4 were symptomatic. The patterns of recurrence were classified as local, marginal, and distant based on the range of radiation. Corticosteroids for tumor or treatment-related effects were prescribed in just over one-quarter of the patients.

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