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Are x-rays necessary after pulling chest tubes?

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Ordering x-rays after removing chest tubes from lung surgery patients does not lead to meaningful change in patient management and prolongs hospital stays, according to a study published July 26 in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. All patients who had any symptoms underwent a chest x-ray. days vs. 2.3

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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

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for digital x-ray 0.9% 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. X-ray -- -- 97.9% This overall percentage varied by modality, the group reported: 97.3% Ultrasound 0.4%

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What can global radiology learn from Singapore?

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The technology's value is limited by the expertise of the operator and poor conditions for diagnostic-quality ultrasound in the home and inpatient settings, and in primary care settings, there is a steep learning curve for staff, and accreditation and maintenance of skills are both essential, Tan pointed out. Courtesy of Dr. Cher Heng Tan.

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Philips secures cardiovascular imaging contract with Va. clinic

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Services will include inpatient nursing care, cardiovascular operating rooms, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology labs. All aim to reduce x-ray dosage for patients as well as improve workflows and clinical confidence. Philips will also provide Carilion Clinic with a service and maintenance program, it said.

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AuntMinnie 2014: Health information exchange lowers repeat emergency imaging

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The researchers retrospectively analyzed repeat imaging rates for CT, chest x-ray, and ultrasound in 37 emergency departments in California and Florida that have initiated HIE. The researchers used regression analysis to assess the impact of HIE on the rate of repeat chest x-ray, CT, and ultrasound imaging.

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

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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." However, there are downsides to MRI in the ED, Mandel cautioned. The bottom line?

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AI-Based Analysis of Dynamic Digital Radiography Data Gives Researchers Greater Insight into Lung Function and Pulmonary Disorders

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milla1cf Thu, 06/06/2024 - 21:32 June 6, 2024 — In a landmark study, the latest in technology innovation by Konica Minolta Healthcare was used to develop a machine-learning-based analysis of X-ray imaging that automatically quantifies lung function data.