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View article: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting and (Potentially) Replacing PACS: Navigating the Decision-Making Processes
A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting and (Potentially) Replacing PACS: Navigating the Decision-Making Processes Open
Selecting a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is a strategic decision that impacts radiology workflow, communication, and operational efficiency. Despite its importance, there is limited guidance on structured approaches to…
View article: Accuracy of Chest Computed Tomography in Distinguishing Cystic Pleuropulmonary Blastoma From Benign Congenital Lung Malformations in Children
Accuracy of Chest Computed Tomography in Distinguishing Cystic Pleuropulmonary Blastoma From Benign Congenital Lung Malformations in Children Open
This study suggests that chest CT, the current criterion standard imaging modality to assess the lung parenchyma, may not accurately and reliably distinguish PPB from benign congenital lung malformations in children. In any cystic lung les…
View article: Automatic Detection of Inadequate Pediatric Lateral Neck Radiographs of the Airway and Soft Tissues using Deep Learning
Automatic Detection of Inadequate Pediatric Lateral Neck Radiographs of the Airway and Soft Tissues using Deep Learning Open
The development and validation of DL classifiers to distinguish between adequate and inadequate lateral airway radiographs is reported. The classifiers performed significantly better than a group of technologists and as well as the radiolo…
View article: Proadrenomedullin Predicts Severe Disease in Children With Suspected Community-acquired Pneumonia
Proadrenomedullin Predicts Severe Disease in Children With Suspected Community-acquired Pneumonia Open
Background Proadrenomedullin (proADM), a vasodilatory peptide with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, predicts severe outcomes in adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) to a greater degree than C-reactive protein and p…
View article: Biomarkers and Disease Severity in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Biomarkers and Disease Severity in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia Open
BACKGROUND: Host biomarkers predict disease severity in adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We evaluated the association of the white blood cell (WBC) count, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), C-reactive protein (CRP), and procal…
View article: Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department With Suspected Pneumonia
Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department With Suspected Pneumonia Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Antibiotic therapy is often prescribed for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children despite a lack of knowledge of causative pathogen. Our objective in this study was to investigate the associatio…
View article: Computed Tomographic 3-Dimensional Virtual Dissection Aiding Surgical Planning in a Rare Pediatric Case of Bicuspid Aortic Valve With Ascending Aorta Pseudoaneurysm
Computed Tomographic 3-Dimensional Virtual Dissection Aiding Surgical Planning in a Rare Pediatric Case of Bicuspid Aortic Valve With Ascending Aorta Pseudoaneurysm Open
Virtual Dissection in Aortic PseudoaneurysmAortic pseudoaneurysm is rare in pediatric patients with bicuspid aortic valves.Potential inciting causes, in this case, include systemic hypertension and immunosuppression.The addition of 3-dimen…
View article: Occult RV systolic dysfunction detected by CMR derived RV circumferential strain in patients with pectus excavatum
Occult RV systolic dysfunction detected by CMR derived RV circumferential strain in patients with pectus excavatum Open
Mid-cavity circumferential strain but not longitudinal strain is reduced in pectus excavatum patients. Basal circumferential strain as well as apical circumferential strain were increased as compensatory mechanism for reduced mid-cavity ci…
View article: Reliability of Examination Findings in Suspected Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Reliability of Examination Findings in Suspected Community-Acquired Pneumonia Open
BACKGROUND: The authors of national guidelines emphasize the use of history and examination findings to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in outpatient children. Little is known about the interrater reliability of the physical ex…
View article: Chest Radiographic Findings and Outcomes of Pneumonia Among Children in Botswana
Chest Radiographic Findings and Outcomes of Pneumonia Among Children in Botswana Open
Chest radiograph provides useful prognostic information for children meeting clinical criteria for pneumonia in Botswana. These findings highlight the potential benefit of expanded global access to diagnostic radiology services.