Computed tomography

Observation Reduces CT Use in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma Without Missing Critical Injuries

By MedXY 04/21/2026

A multicenter study shows that observation with deferred CT decision-making significantly reduces CT use in children with blunt abdominal trauma, particularly in cases with intermediate clinician suspicion, without increasing missed injuries.

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Preoperative CT Before Balloon Sinus Dilation: Most Comply — But One-Third of Surgeons Perform Procedures Without Recent Imaging

By MedXY 11/19/2025

A Medicare claims analysis found that 15% of balloon sinus dilation (BSD) procedures lacked a CT within one year; 31.8% of otolaryngologists were outliers, with a small subset accounting for the majority of missed imaging—highlighting gaps in adherence to imaging standards.

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Preoperative CT Was Missing in 15% of Balloon Sinus Dilations — Medicare Claims Reveal a Clinically Significant Practice Gap

By MedXY 11/18/2025

A Medicare claims study of 19,692 balloon sinus dilations found 15% lacked a CT within one year; 31.8% of otolaryngologists were outliers, with a small group accounting for most missed imaging, highlighting gaps in adherence to preoperative standards.

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Epicardial Adipose Tissue as a Predictor of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Danish Population Cohort

By MedXY 08/30/2025

This Danish cohort study demonstrates that increased epicardial adipose tissue volume independently elevates the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation, highlighting the importance of fat distribution beyond BMI in cardiovascular risk assessment.