Orthopedic X-Ray

In addition to high-quality X-ray and fluoroscopic images, the DRX-Excel Plus X-ray System provides automated filter selection, grid parking and positioning of table axes.

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Catch up on the most well-read Eric Postal, M.D.-penned blogs from 2023.

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In addition to offering a 98.5 percent sensitivity rate in diagnosing fractures on X-ray, an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) software reportedly helped reduce mean turnaround time on X-ray fracture diagnosis from 48 hours to 8.3 hours, according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

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A 45-year-old basketball player presents with an acute injury in the emergency room. What is the most likely diagnosis for the shoulder injury depicted in the image?

Featuring 12 prior FDA clearances for chest X-ray and non-contrast head CT, the Annalise Triage platform may help streamline radiology workflows and prioritize timely diagnosis of urgent conditions.

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Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

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The Allia IGS Pulse reportedly has the first monopolar X-ray tube geared to interventional procedures.

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By leveraging subtle signals on routine X-rays to assess bone mineral density (BMD), the technology may facilitate earlier detection of osteoporosis and help prevent fragility fractures.

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Integrating clinical data parameters along with chest X-ray findings, the multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model outperformed the use of clinical parameters only and chest X-rays only for various conditions ranging from congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease to hypertension and pneumonia.

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In a multicenter study examining four commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) software products for chest X-rays in over 2,000 patients, researchers found sensitivity rates ranging between 33 to 61 percent for vague airspace disease and 9 to 94 percent for small pneumothorax and pleural effusion.

When facilities routinely forward X-rays for “pain,” vascular ultrasound studies without Doppler or chest computed tomography (CT) scans devoid of breath holding, patient care suffers.

The notion of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) attempting to do radiologist-level work is a very slippery slope and what this author refers to as the “bargaining” stage of grief.

Noting recent double-digit increases in health-care associated infections (HAIs) and potential vulnerabilities in radiology departments, this author emphasizes proactive preventive measures to protect patients and staff.

Superfluous pan scans have become standard for a vast majority of minor injury presentations in emergency room settings.

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?

The DRX-Rise Mobile X-ray System reportedly combines optimal image quality with enhanced maneuverability and ease of use for radiologists.

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