Radiologists use diagnostic imaging to non-invasively look inside the body to help determine the causes of an injury or an illness, and confirm a diagnosis. Providers use many imaging modalities to do so, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, PET and more.
Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information.
By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate.
Pixium Vision, a company based in Paris, has revealed that it's new bionic vision system—the Iris II—has been successfully put into their first patient.
Pediatric chest radiography is a prime tool used for patients. However, it could be challenging to use with younger patients in many cases, ultimately resulting in potential mistakes.
In a study published Nov. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that healthy seniors who had elevated amyloid in the cortex on imaging were 7.5 times more likely than not to have feelings of loneliness.
Children recovering from heart surgery in intensive care are better imaged for diaphragmatic paralysis with bedside chest ultrasound than with bedside fluoroscopy, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Few hospitals are providing information on mammography for patients at the recommended reading level or with references to professional guidelines, according to a study published in the journal AJR.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is mostly widely known for its effects on those who have experienced combat, but what impact can it have on children? Researchers from China used MRI to show PTSD's devastating effects in children, with many images showing significant disruption of normal brain functions.
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Rex, a 1-year-old beagle, had became the newest addition to Mark Kovicak's Michigan home earlier this year. But the little guy started having difficulties including nosebleeds, sensitivity and an inexplicable foul odor.
