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AI CT scan reading could slash wait times for critical diagnoses

A wave of peer-reviewed research from hospitals in England and the United States shows that artificial intelligence software reading CT scans of the brain can dramatically cut the time between imaging ...

Brain injuries are being assessed with a blood test rather than a costly CT scan

North Shore University Hospital has been using a blood test instead of radiation to help determine whether a patient has ...
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Two plasma-based biomarkers may accurately predict positive CT head scans in traumatic brain injury

A plasma cartridge measuring Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase-L1 (UCH-L1) has the potential to reduce computed tomography (CT) head use and streamline clinical ...
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Study finds use of head CT scans has doubled in U.S. emergency rooms

Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says. Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million ...
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CT scan vs MRI: Key differences that reveal what your body most needs now

Today, medical imaging has transformed the way doctors diagnose disease, detect injuries, and monitor treatment. Two of the most commonly used scans to detect a disease are the CT scan and the MRI.
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Head CT scan use in emergency rooms doubled from 2007 to 2022

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CT head scans were ordered in approximately 175 million ED encounters. Patients who received scans were mainly ...
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Harrison.ai Receives FDA Clearance for Acute Infarct Triage on Non-contrast CT Brain

Approval marks Harrison.ai's second out of three Breakthrough designations to reach marketing authorization, and 9th FDA clearance covering a total of 13 radiological findings. Harrison.ai today ...