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Lives in Their Hands
A pediatric hospital in Orlando demonstrates that tangible 3D renderings of internal organs ease uncertainty for families whose children are in need of major medical procedures.
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The Need for Speed
Quicker scans mean greater patient satisfaction and savings that go directly to the bottom line. Radiologists are upping efficiency across the board, with everything from awe-inspiring breakthroughs to the most retro human touches in their toolbox.
More With Less
What does an aeronautical wind tunnel have to do with reducing radiology dose? Catch up on some of the innovations spurring the industry's efforts to obtain sharper images while keeping long-term consequences to a minimum.
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When it comes to PACS and VNAs, one size does not fit all. Facilities should make proper assessments of their needs and avoid decision-making shortcuts when choosing between multiple technologies and vendors.
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A 30-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department (ED) after developing acute onset chest pain and difficulty breathing. A chest X-ray suggested a loose left C6 screw. The patient had previously undergone C6-7 anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF), 18 months prior to admission, for a large C6-7 herniated nucleus pulposus on the right side and severe C7 radiculopathy. He did well for many months. In the five to six months prior to admission, he complained of increasing neck pain and some swallowing difficulty. He was found to have a pseudoarthrosis and was initially treated nonsurgically. His symptoms worsened, however, and a cervical spine radiograph two months previous demonstrated a 2 mm back-out of one of the top screws. A posterior cervical fusion/revision was planned before the patient presented emergently. Continue reading »
