Two doctors and their three children killed on Air India flight
A pathologist and her radiologist husband along with their three young children were among those killed in the Air India crash last week. Dr Komi…
Tag: Radiology
Reassessing a teen’s epilepsy to achieve seizure freedom
Emma, a 19-year-old student from Melbourne, presents to an adult epilepsy specialist with a pre-existing diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome. She has a history of…
Spot Dx — Footy kicks off boy’s belly pain
Hendrix is an 11-year-old male who presents with a 24-hour history of vomiting and abdominal pain. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below.…
Two chiropractors ordered to repay $300,000 in Medicare claims, including unnecessary X-rays: PSR
Two chiropractors who were “unacceptably incentivised” to order X-rays will each repay Medicare over $300,000, the Professional Service Review says. In some cases, the chiropractors…
Medical Must-See: Alarm bells ring after jewellery embedded in boy’s finger
A ring embedded in a boy’s little finger for four weeks led doctors to wonder about parental neglect in this Australian case study. The boy,…
Ultrasound or MRI first line for endometriosis diagnosis: new guidelines
Doctors can diagnose endometriosis with transvaginal ultrasound or MRI and start hormonal treatments to manage symptoms while diagnostic investigations are underway, updated guidelines say. RANZCOG’s…
Radiologists told to report abdominal lesions and CV findings detected during lung cancer screening
Radiologists will report pleural effusions, abdominal lesions, coronary artery calcifications and reduced bone density under the new lung cancer screening program that starts in 57…
Cold clue to a curious rash
Jen, aged 67, enjoys an active retirement. A former health professional, she focuses on improving her health as she ages, and is physically active —…
Medical Must-See: An ascending aortic aneurysm the size of a grapefruit
A giant ascending aortic aneurysm was the unusual cause of this 72-year-old’s hoarse voice and intermittent chest pain. Ultimately, doctors measured the aneurysm at 12.5cm…
Spot Dx — A navel nodule of note
Alan is a 61-year-old plumber who presents with an umbilical lesion that has been enlarging over the past six months. Test your clinical know-how by…
