Radiology Today Magazine

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Sounding It OutFor many radiology practices getting a handle on COVID-19 accommodations, point-of-care ultrasound is proving to be a versatile go-to modality for critical lung imaging. Featured Articles Remote OutpostsIn the DR space, vendors are offering remote diagnostics, streamlined supply chains, and innovative point-of-care options to stay ahead of the pandemic. Shoring Up the Front LineCurrent stressful conditions have left radiologic technologists particularly susceptible to burnout. We examine ways to keep stress to a minimum. A Brighter FutureAmid an ever-increasing demand for imaging under suboptimal conditions, manufacturers are bringing brighter, higher-resolution display options to the table. By Fatima Khan, BS; Daniel Chen, MD; and Marco Molina, MDHistoryA 67-year-old man with a past medical history of benign prostatic hypertrophy presented to the emergency department with acute onset of unilateral testicular pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and difficulty urinating. He denied fevers, chills, abdominal pain, and dysuria. Prior to presentation, the patient was seen at an urgent care center and diagnosed with urinary retention, for which a straight catheter was inserted. However, catheterization revealed no urine in his bladder. The patient s vitals on presentation were unremarkable. Physical exam revealed only tenderness to palpation in the abdominal right lower quadrant. Complete blood count and basic metabolic panel revealed leukocytosis measuring 12 X 109 cells/L. Urinalysis revealed trace leukocytes and red blood cells measuring 50 per high power field. An ultrasound of the testes and CT of the abdomen and pelvis were ordered to rule out referred pain from a kidney stone or appendicitis. Continue reading

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Radiology Today newsmagazine reaches 40,000 radiology professionals nationwide on a monthly basis, covering areas such as Radiology Management, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, MRI, PACS, CT, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, contrast agents, and more!

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