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Clinical Considerations in Iodinated Contrast Use
The appropriate use of iodinated contrast media is central to the success and safety of modern radiology. These agents not only enhance diagnostic accuracy by increasing tissue and vascular conspicuit... ...more
Imaging
October 09, 2025•4 min read
Medications & IV Contrast
When preparing patients for IV iodinated contrast, the primary medication of concern is metformin and its combination formulations (e.g., Janumet, Actoplus Met, Kombiglyze XR). The issue is not that m... ...more
Imaging ,Medication
September 08, 2025•2 min read
CT CHEST EXAM TYPES
It is extremely important for the ordering clinician to understand the difference between a low-dose CT (LDCT) chest, a routine (diagnostic) CT chest, and a High Resolution CT Chest. We frequently enc... ...more
Imaging
September 02, 2025•2 min read
The Fleischner Criteria
The Fleischner Criteria, provides standardized recommendations for the management of incidentally detected pulmonary nodules on CT scans. The key word here is incidentally detected, this is not to be... ...more
Imaging ,Cancer
September 01, 2025•1 min read
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