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Can PET help diagnose neurosarcoidosis?

AuntMinnie

F-18 FDG-PET is an established approach for diagnosing inflammation based on its ability to visualize increased cellular glucose metabolism, and the researchers hypothesized that it could be useful in patients with neurosarcoidosis.

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ISMRM: MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose PTSD

AuntMinnie

SINGAPORE - MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a presentation delivered May 7 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. In the past, there have not been particular visual abnormalities on conventional MRI that could help diagnose PTSD.

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AI Smartphone Tool Accurately Diagnoses Pediatric Ear Infections

Health IT Analytics

An artificial intelligence-driven smartphone app may help diagnose childhood ear infections and guide appropriate antibiotic treatment.

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Bone scans may be viable for diagnosing calciphylaxis

AuntMinnie

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) methyl diphosphonate (MDP) bone scans are a potentially viable noninvasive option for diagnosing calciphylaxis, according to a team at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. and Canada, which reported the sensitivity of bone scans for diagnosing calciphylaxis to be 62.5%, 89%, and 94.4%.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphoscintigraphy (LSG) is recommended but seldom used to diagnose lymphedema in real-world settings in the U.S., according to a study published on December 14 the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. The frequency of CT scans of the lower extremity was comparable to that of MRI studies of the lower extremity (4.1%

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How Is Medical Imaging Used to Diagnose Broken Bones?

Midstate Radiology Associates

Medical imaging is used to help diagnose these injuries, so doctors can propose appropriate treatment plans. Diagnosing a Broken Bone Fractures almost always require emergency treatment. X-Ray Technology A physical examination and X-ray results can help diagnose these injuries, especially in an emergency situation.

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PET/MRI may help diagnose fevers of unknown origin

AuntMinnie

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology.

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