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Part I: What will we learn from x-rays in space?

AuntMinnie

In the next few days, astronauts aboard a SpaceX mission will take x-rays for the first time in space. The crew will be in orbit for three to five days and will conduct more than 20 science experiments, including taking images of each other with an ultraportable x-ray machine.

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What can we do to increase global access to imaging?

AuntMinnie

There was no x-ray available. The fracture was put in a cast without proper reduction, and he will have a limp for the rest of his life -- a life of pain and discomfort, all for lack of an x-ray. The First Read Initiative donated 7 Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices to the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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GE HealthCare, NVIDIA team up to develop autonomous AI

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare and NVIDIA have announced a new collaboration for autonomous x-ray and ultrasound technologies at NVIDIA GTC 2025. As part of an expanded relationship, GE HealthCare will utilize NVIDIAs new Issac for Healthcare platform to develop AI-enabled x-ray and ultrasound systems.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

AuntMinnie

and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. While services for breast and lung cancer screening were temporarily halted, imagers in x-ray, lung ultrasound, and PET/CT were busy examining patients who presented with COVID-19.

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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation to kids

AuntMinnie

Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) procedures in children is a safer and more effective approach than fluoroscopy alone, researchers have found. Using ultrasound for mini-PCNL offers a promising alternative to fluoroscopy alone, according to the authors. Hospital stay (days) 2.8

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What is the impact of the 2025 MPFS changes on radiology practices?

AuntMinnie

Among them is the high-volume single-view chest x-ray 71045 with a net increase of 1.06% due to an RVU value increase of 4%, from 0.25

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How Diagnostic Imaging is Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

Professional Radiology

As one of El Pasos top radiology centers, Professional Radiology is dedicated to offering cutting-edge imaging services that aid in the early detection of illnesses. Some of the most common types are: X-rays : Used to check for broken bones, lung infections, and more. What is Diagnostic Imaging?