Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption
Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details. Masperi and colleagues conducted the study between January 2023 and June 2023. "Despite a few studies on this specific subject, it has emerged that ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news

ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption
Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details. Masperi and colleagues conducted the study between January 2023 and June 2023. "Despite a few studies on this specific subject, it has emerged that ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news

Short-term outcomes of prehospital opioid pain management for older adults with fall-related injury - Jarman MP, Jin G, Chen A, Losina E, Weissman JS, Berry SD, Salim A.
BACKGROUND: Opioids are recommended for pain management in patients being cared for and transported by emergency medical services, but no specific guidelines exist for older adults with fall-related injury. Prior research suggests prehospital opioid admini... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Philips spotlights AI, image-guided therapy, and CT at ECR 2024
VIENNA – Philips brought a clutch of new products to ECR 2024, including two image-guided therapy systems and a new CT scanner. In the image-guided therapy section of its booth, the company unveiled its Azurion neuro biplane system. Designed to support diagnosis, image guidance, and therapy assessment of neurovascular patients, Azurion neuro biplane integrates images from two x-ray detectors into a 3D view and can serve as a complete interventional system, according to the vendor. The system includes Philips’ latest Neuro Suite software and services, its ClarityIQ image processing software, and neuro-specific tools, ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erik L. Ridley Tags: Imaging Informatics Advanced Visualization Source Type: news

ECR: 10 steps to creating quality initiative for children with autism
When the radiology department at Cork University Hospital in the south coast of Ireland took the lead in developing an autism-friendly patient experience, they observed that it took less time to complete imaging studies for children with autism, according to a February 28 session at ECR 2024. Too much noise, too much pain, and too much information thrown at them summarize what children with autism can feel in the hospital, explained Martin Peyton, a clinical specialist and radiographer, who presented his hospital's quality initiative. "When the child is overstimulated, they are unwilling to assist in the short term. Thei...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news

Scilex Holding Company Announces That ZTlido ® Achieves A Major Milestone - Over One Million Patients Treated Since Its Launch - And Two Additional Milestones…
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – February 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Scilex Holding Company SCLX ("Scilex" or "Company"), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today…#paloalto #scilex #ztlido #overonemillion #symphonyhealth #lidoderm #gloperba #jaisimshah #elyxyb #scilexholdingcompany (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Work-related injury or work-related pain? A qualitative investigation of work-related pain and injury management among rehabilitation professionals1 - Evans KW, Myers D, Rockefeller K.
BACKGROUND: Patient mobility tasks place rehabilitation professionals (Physical and Occupational Therapists) working in hospitals at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, when investigating engagement with a Safe Patient Ha... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news

Validation of a fast LC-PDA method for the quantification of cannabinoids in commercial tea samples - Mouton M, Gerber M, Van der Kooy F.
Cannabis and cannabinoids are currently being used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, and pain management. Since the legalization of cannabis-containing (mainly cannabidiol) products, in many coun... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Conservative management of acute sports-related concussions: a narrative review - Kureshi S, Mendizabal M, Francis J, Djalilian HR.
This review explores the application of the conservative management model for pain to sports-related concussions (SRCs), framing concussions as a distinct form of pain syndrome with a pathophysiological foundation in central sensitization. Drawing parallel... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Recreational and Sports Issues Source Type: news

Dr. Chad Stephens Joins Physician Partners of America in Texas
Physician Partners of America acquires Noble Pain Management & Sports Medicine. FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Noble Pain Management and Sports Medicine (Noble Pain and Sports). They are... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news

Music calms patients undergoing imaging procedures
Music can be calming for patients undergoing medical imaging, an article published February 7 in Radiography suggests. A team led by Lina Viera, PhD, from the Lisbon Polytechnic Institute in Portugal found that musical interventions, whether they be classical songs or sounds of nature, can reduce anxiety and heart rate outcomes in patients. This includes imaging procedures such as MRI, mammography, and PET among others. “Musical intervention arises as a painless, reliable, low-cost, and side-effect-free strategy, presenting imaging departments with a practical means to enhance patient comfort and mitigate anxiety and s...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news

2002 to 2022 Saw Increased Use of Complementary Health by U.S. Adults
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 -- Between 2002 and 2022, U.S. adults significantly increased use of complementary health approaches (CHAs), including for pain management, according to a research letter published online Jan. 25 in the Journal of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Zynex Receives FDA Clearance for its Next Generation NMES Device
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 6, 2024 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI), an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, rehabilitation, ... Devices, FDA Zynex, M-Wave, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - February 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Mogul wants to help musicians track unclaimed royalties
The complex world of royalties and rights management is a huge pain point for artists. With the rise in the number of record labels and streaming platforms around, it could be tricky for artists to track where their work is being used and how they are earning from different platforms. Mogul wants…#mogul #wonderventures #unitedtalentagency #amplify #kerrytrainor #soundcloud #jeffponchick #soundcloudvp #joeymason #audiomackdistrict (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Use CT first to triage chest pain patients for revascularization
A "CT first" strategy is an effective way to determine if patients with stable chest pain need revascularization with invasive coronary angiography (ICA), researchers have found. The results could improve patient care by helping them avoid unnecessary ICA -- and could curb healthcare costs, said senior study author Markus Scherer, MD, of Atrium Health-Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute in Charlotte, NC. The study findings were presented February 1 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Summit, underway in Washington, DC."While care must be individualized, for patients with unknown or unestablished ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Subspecialties Cardiovascular Radiology Source Type: news