Tag: Imaging Devices
About One in Three in ED for Low Back Pain Receive Imaging
Imaging use decreased from 34.4 percent in 2011 to 31.9 percent in 2016
Palm, Finger Temps Higher on Thermal Imaging in RA Patients
In all regions of interest, rheumatoid arthritis patients without active inflammation have higher temperatures
Optic Nerve Ultrasound May ID Increased Intracranial Pressure
Optic nerve ultrasonography has high sensitivity and specificity for traumatic, nontraumatic brain injury
Imaging Rates Continue to Rise Despite Efforts to Reduce
Estimates show 30 percent or more of imaging exams across United States and Canada unnecessary
Quarter of Fetal Abnormalities ID’d in Late Third-Trimester US
Findings based on routine, third-trimester ultrasound in large population of women in the United Kingdom
Common Sites of Bone Erosion in Rheumatoid Arthritis ID’d on US
Five sites most often showing bone erosion were wrist joint, big toe, thumb, index finger, middle finger
Deep Learning Models Classify Disease From Medical Imaging
In meta-analysis, sensitivity, specificity comparable for deep learning models and health care professionals
Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
Radiography and fluoroscopy were most common NPP-billed imaging services over all years
Ultrasonography Helps Differentiate Arthritis Types
Ultrasound found to be convenient, feasible, accurate, affordable in early diagnosis of arthritis
Risk Factors for Hypersensitivity to Iodinated Contrast Media ID’d
Premedication with antihistamine, change in generic profile of ICM are preventive against recurrent HSR
