WBC SPECT/CT Outperforms MRI in Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, Study Finds
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WBC SPECT/CT Outperforms MRI in Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, Study Finds

A prospective study of 47 patients reveals that white blood cell SPECT/CT demonstrates superior sensitivity and specificity compared to conventional MRI for initial diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis. While both modalities perform equally after antibiotic treatment, WBC SPECT/CT emerges as the preferred first-line imaging modality for suspected cases.
Global Variations in Patient Radiation Exposure for Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis: A Synthesized Review of the INCAPS 4 Findings
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Global Variations in Patient Radiation Exposure for Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis: A Synthesized Review of the INCAPS 4 Findings

This review analyzes global radiation doses in CAD diagnostic imaging based on the INCAPS 4 study. It highlights significant disparities across modalities and regions, revealing that patients in low-income countries and those undergoing CCTA face substantially higher radiation risks, necessitating urgent standardized protocols.