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Forgetting More Radiology Than You Will Ever KNow

Diagnostic Imaging

When reviewing radiographs, computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, do you still turn to mnemonics every now and then to jog your short-term memory?

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AVN collapse prediction by Modified Kerboul method

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

BACKGROUND The hypothesis is that the combined necrotic angle measurement from magnetic resonance imaging scans predicts the subsequent risk of collapse in hips with femoral head necrosis. With use of the modified method of Kerboul et al., With use of the modified method of Kerboul et al.,

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Researchers Discover Contrast Dye Shortage Affected Assessment of Stroke Patients

Imaging Technology

Qureshi said these findings highlight the need to reduce the reliance on radiographic media contrast imaging without compromising patient outcomes. Some suggested methods include doing more magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) scans and reducing the amount of dye used per patient.

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FDA approves Bayer’s Ultravist (iopromide) Injection for Contrast-enhanced Mammography

Imaging Technology

The approval expands upon Bayer's focus on breast imaging, with a portfolio that also includes Gadavist (gadobutrol) injection, a gadolinium-based contrast agent approved for use with MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging ) to assess the presence and extent of malignant breast disease in adult patients. for use in CEM.

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What Is the Difference Between Radiology and Medical Imaging?

Independent Imaging

Medical imaging is a technology which is used by radiologists , particularly for diagnostic purposes. Although the word “radiology” sounds like it involves radiation, that is not always the case – for example, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound do not use radiation in their medical imaging technologies.

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Informing patients about diagnostic imaging: can we do better?

Radiology Cafe

Radiologists and radiographers undertaking the imaging have most likely never seen the patient before. The situation and the uncertainty about the coming results scared me but interaction with radiographers helped me through’: a qualitative study on patients’ experiences of magnetic resonance imaging examinations.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Global Radiology CME

A) Dorsoplantar radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid with possible extension into the tarsometatarsal joint. (B) B) Medial oblique radiograph of the foot demonstrating an isolated fracture of the cuboid. Radiographic evidence can support the diagnosis. Trauma in a 8 year old female.