Emergency Radiology: Page 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIIM: CT techs can facilitate clinically meaningful AI

By Erik L. Ridley

AUSTIN, TX - An AI-based workflow that involves CT technologists can significantly improve management of patients with an incidental pulmonary embolism, according to a June 15 presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM).

June 15, 2023

Neurovascular imaging improves stroke outcomes

By Will Morton

Neurovascular imaging of stroke patients in emergency departments can likely identify factors that put them at risk of a having a second stroke within months, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

June 8, 2023

High-risk CTPE findings for PE may not translate to hospitalization

By Kate Madden Yee

High-risk CT pulmonary embolism (CTPE) findings on emergency department assessment for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) don't appear to predict short-term outcomes, according to a study published May 31 in JAMA Network Open.

May 30, 2023

GE Healthcare secures $30M contract with Penn. health network

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE HealthCare has secured a $30 million CT equipment contract with St. Luke's University Health Network in Fountain Hill, PA.

May 24, 2023

Ultralow-dose CT and x-ray match in emergency department study

By Will Morton

Using an ultralow-dose chest CT instead of a chest x-ray appears to make little difference in terms of improving outcomes for patients imaged in emergency settings, according to a study in the May issue of Thorax.

May 15, 2023

Abbreviated MRI protocols effective for emergency applications

By Kate Madden Yee

Abbreviated MRI protocols are effective for the diagnosis of emergent conditions, according to a review published May 11 in RadioGraphics.

May 14, 2023

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