AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

. | R1-SSCH09-5 | Room E352 An AI algorithm can find radiographic markers for osteoporosis that are common but often not reported on radiology reports, according to this scientific paper. The dataset consisted of 519 chest x-rays from patients ages 65 and older, collected from outpatient clinics.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AI-enabled chest X-ray solution — qXR, under two critical findings. Qure’s qXR has now been cleared to triage pneumothorax (PTX) and pleural effusion (PE), which present severe challenges in emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs), according to the company statement released today.

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The British Institute of Radiology

JUNE 8, 2023

In the third blog of her series on AI and the radiographer, Shamie Kumar explores the impact on the radiographer when AI is integrated within an imaging modality. The question to explore in this blog is when AI is integrated within an imaging modality itself and how that may impact a radiographer.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

Agfa’s comprehensive portfolio supports “The Next Generation” in medical imaging by using intelligent and innovative technologies to ensure every X-ray image counts. Our productivity features and ‘one image is all it takes’ approach empower each X-ray expert to work more efficiently. A true One Click Workflow!

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. kilowatts per patient, Masperi said.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

An AI algorithm may make dynamic digital radiography (DDR) more efficient by automatically measuring kinematics involved in certain shoulder injuries, according to a presentation delivered November 29 at RSNA. These images are then processed to visualize joints in motion.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

Charlene Liew, MD, director of cardiothoracic imaging at Changi General Hospital in Singapore, outlined the current state of AI in radiology and where it is going in a presentation called "AI in Radiology: The Past Informs the Future."

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The studies include two oral presentations and five posters, and address AI advancements for chest x-ray reporting and breast cancer risk assessment, the company said. Lunit plans to highlight seven AI-based studies at the upcoming RSNA meeting.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 4, 2024

Perhaps, but it requires vigorous safety monitoring, according to a presentation delivered May 4 at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. MRI complements CT, ultrasound, and x-ray when it comes to trauma imaging," Mandel said. However, there are downsides to MRI in the ED, Mandel cautioned.

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Radiology Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

Chest X-Rays for Medical Students: CXRs Made Easy, 2nd Edition is released today! Front cover Back cover I’ve finished the 2nd edition of my book, Chest X-rays for Medical Students! Just Google ‘Chest X-rays for Medical Students’ or view here [link]. Buy online at Enjoy learning chest X-rays!

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

R1-SSCH09-3 | Room E352 This scientific presentation will present external validation results for a deep-learning model in identifying individuals at high risk of incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on routine outpatient chest x-rays (CXR). Thursday, November 30 | 8:20 a.m.-8:30 8:30 a.m. |

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

R1-SSCH09-3 | Room E352 This scientific presentation will present external validation results for a deep-learning model in identifying individuals at high risk of incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on routine outpatient chest x-rays (CXR). Thursday, November 30 | 8:20 a.m.-8:30 8:30 a.m. |

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 1, 2024

Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. It was the endnote of a series of sessions focused on optimizing radiology services.

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CurveBeam AI

JULY 25, 2023

X-Ray Cone Beam CT WBCT can be used to determine places of instability throughout the foot and ankle, which may help to guide surgical reconstruction. Presented with unstable varus ankle deformity. ​ Non-WB radiographs could not determine instability or severity of midfoot collapse; surgical intervention postponed.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston. The other role could be that of a limited x-ray machine operator.

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CurveBeam AI

JULY 31, 2023

A weight bearing CT scan can: Provide increased sensitivity and specificity over radiographs​. Diagnosis If WB X-rays are indeterminate after clinical exam, order a bilateral WBCT. Subtle Syndesmotic Injury 24 yo lacrosse player who presented with concern for a left high ankle sprain. X-rays were non-diagnostic.

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CurveBeam AI

MAY 9, 2024

Vopat, MD et al out of the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, aimed to present a novel imaging technique using WBCT with enhanced stress to identify subtle, dynamically unstable Lisfranc injuries. Case Report A 22-year-old collegiate football lineman sustained a Lisfranc injury.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Too much noise, too much pain, and too much information thrown at them summarize what children with autism can feel in the hospital, explained Martin Peyton, a clinical specialist and radiographer, who presented his hospital's quality initiative. When the child is overstimulated, they are unwilling to assist in the short term.

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Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

JULY 3, 2020

Clinical presentation is typically systemic or respiratory. Patients presenting with palpitations, chest tightness, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea are also known. Chest X-ray is considered to be the best for bedside follow-up in this regard. Gastrointestinal or cardiovascular symptoms are very uncommon.

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Global Radiology CME

JULY 19, 2021

Fracture of the spinous process (blue arrows) is also present. Chance fractures are difficult to identify as they do not present with neurological deficits but can present with intra-abdominal injuries [1]. Plain radiograph shows empty vertebral body sign, which results from displacement of the spinous processes [3].

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Radiology Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It all started when Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895. After working for weeks in his lab experimenting on the production of ‘strange rays’, which he referred to as ‘X’, he asked his wife Anna Bertha to lend ‘a hand’, the left one to be precise, which he used to produce the first X-ray image.

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Everything Rad

APRIL 10, 2023

How would you rate the value you are getting from your current X-ray imaging equipment? Upgrade your X-ray imaging equipment to get access to the most advanced imaging features for about 10% of the cost of original equipment. Your radiographers need to work as efficiently as possible in order to keep pace.

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The British Institute of Radiology

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

1) and may go undetected until they are larger and more likely to present with clinical symptoms [4]. The more glandular and fibrous tissue present, the “denser” the breast. Mammography remains the standard of care in screening for breast cancer and has been proven to reduce the mortality rate [1]. DenseBreast-info.org

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose. To make it easier for readers, I’ve organized the available solutions into three exam types: general X-ray, chest imaging, and pediatric imaging.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Our vision is to have widespread national adoption of the protocol to decrease unnecessary CT imaging and reduce the length of hospital stays for children who present with abdominal pain. Our latest results will be presented as a scientific poster presentation at RSNA 2023 , the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 11, 2023

AI algorithms appear to have clinical value based on detecting normal x-rays – that is, by flagging chest x-rays as normal versus abnormal, they may reduce reading times for radiologists, according to research presented recently at the RSNA meeting in Chicago.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Knowing that the industry continues to contend with staffing shortages and reduced budgets, Carestream is highlighting our advanced smart features that help radiographers execute quality exams in less time with less fatigue, leaving more time for patient interaction.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Thoracentesis with free drainage for 15 minutes Drainage at -25cm H20 for 30 minutes Clamping and radiograph; If failed, 2nd aspiration at -25cm H20 for 30 minutes, Repeat clamping and radiograph. Likewise, the per-protocol analysis presents a 48% relative risk of treatment failure, with a CI between 1.11–2.29,

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 25, 2023

Take Home Points SBO should be considered in all patients presenting with abdominal pain particularly if they have a prior abdominal surgical history Patients with SBO often have non-specific signs and symptoms. A normal lactate does not rule out the diagnosis Plain X-rays perform poorly in making or ruling out the diagnosis.

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Northwestern EM

APRIL 23, 2018

Cisterns The blood vessels course through the cisterns, so these must be scrutinized for the presence of hemorrhage secondary to a ruptured aneurysm in a patient presenting with an atraumatic headache. X-ray attenuation. RadioGraphics, 1998; 18(1):151-163 3. The cisterns are also effaced in the setting of mass effect.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 19, 2023

Patients were observed for 1-2 hours for clinical stability, and placement was confirmed with a chest x-ray. The device was removed if there was sufficient reexpansion (<1cm of apical air on chest X-ray) and no air leak. Patients followed up every 1-2 days till day 4. Time off work because of pneumothorax treatment.

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Everything Rad

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What if X-ray imaging, the most prevalent and accessible imaging modality in the world, could provide the information needed for diagnosis? This unique study will pair X-rays of consented patients with their high-resolution CTs (HRCTs) as well as weekly forced vital capacity (FVC) readings collected via an app for home spirometry.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We’re once again providing a modality-by-modality overview of select scientific presentations to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place. In fact, it’s hard to find a scientific session without at least one AI-related presentation. Central Standard Time on November 27 as well as daily presentations from vendors.

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