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Deep learning model detects COVID-19 infection using lung imaging

Health IT Analytics

A deep neural network-based automated detection tool could assist emergency room clinicians in diagnosing COVID-19 effectively using lung ultrasound images.

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Whole-body MRI startup Prenuvo partners with concierge emergency care provider catering to the wealthy

Radiology Business

Sollis Health operates private emergency rooms, allowing customers to bypass hospitals to receive around-the-clock care from physicians.

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Ultralow-Dose Chest CT Outperforms X-Ray in Emergency Department Patients

MedImaging General Imaging

A new study has found that ultralow-dose chest CT has twice the detection rate for main diagnoses compared to chest X-rays in patients who visit the emergency room for non-traumatic issues.

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Ultralow-Dose Chest CT Outperforms X-Ray in Emergency Department Patients

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has found that ultralow-dose chest CT has twice the detection rate for main diagnoses compared to chest X-rays in patients who visit the emergency room for non-traumatic issues.

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Why ERs Can See an Influx of Patients this Summer

Vesta Teleradiology

Emergency rooms (ERs) play a critical and indispensable role in the healthcare system, serving as the front line of medical care for individuals experiencing urgent and life-threatening situations. During the summer months in the United States, emergency rooms tend to see an increase in patient visits due to various reasons.

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Image IQ Quiz: 45-Year-Old Basketball Player with Acute Shoulder Injury

Diagnostic Imaging

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?

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

The common adage of a bustling and stressful emergency room is resoundingly accurate. Compartmentalization of the care teams within the emergency room environment is also an important factor impacting the ability of these teams to effectively communicate.