Emergency Radiology

New rule helps determine which adults who have fallen need CT imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New research offers a framework for determining whether older adults who have fallen need CT imaging.
December 4, 2023
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MRI most cost-effective way to evaluate ED patients with dizziness
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI is the most cost-effective imaging modality for evaluating patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with dizziness, research suggests.
November 9, 2023
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Use of sedation techniques lessens slightly in pediatric CT, MRI
By Amerigo Allegretto
The overall use of sedation and anesthesia has decreased for CT and MRI exams in pediatric emergency departments (EDs), according to findings published August 14 in JAMA Pediatrics.
August 15, 2023
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Week in review: Damar Hamlin and emergency radiology | Beast care guidance book | Minnies nominations deadline
By Erik L. Ridley
August 11, 2023
Ultrasound guidance leads to faster cannulation times
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound guidance helps shorten cannulation times for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, according to findings published August 6 in Resuscitation.
August 7, 2023
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Radiologist on Damar Hamlin care team speaks with AuntMinnie.com
Carl Flink, MD, from UC Health spoke with AuntMinnie.com about his role in being part of the Damar Hamlin care team.
August 7, 2023
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Imaging use rises in emergency department
By Amerigo Allegretto
The use of medical imaging is on the rise in emergency departments, increasing demand for advanced imaging interpretation, according to findings published August 4 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 6, 2023
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Simple EHR intervention reduces unnecessary lower-back x-rays
By Kate Madden Yee
A relatively simple electronic health record (EHR) intervention reduces the incidence of unnecessary x-rays for patients presenting with low back pain, a study published July 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology has found.
July 30, 2023
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AI proves useful in the emergency department for detecting fractures
By Will Morton
French researchers have found that three commercially available AI algorithms designed to detect fractures on x-rays are effective for use in the emergency department, according to a July 18 article published in Academic Radiology.
July 20, 2023
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Could non-primary care centers be key for mammography outreach?
By Amerigo Allegretto
Nearly half of women who visit non-primary care centers such as emergency departments are not up-to-date on mammography screening, according to research published July 7 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 10, 2023
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MRI improves outcomes in suspected stroke patients
By Will Morton
Patients presenting to the emergency department with dizziness may benefit from an additional MRI exam over CT angiography alone for diagnosing strokes, according to a recent study.
July 6, 2023
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Ransomware affects emergency radiology workflows
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ransomware attacks have a significant effect on emergency radiology workflows, as well as on acute care delivery and the personal well-being of healthcare providers, according to a study published June 15 in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.
June 19, 2023
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