Dual-energy CT accurately diagnoses gout in acute, emergency settings

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 11:02 in Health & Medicine

A medical imaging technique called dual-energy computed tomography (CT) is an effective and reliable way to diagnose gout in the acute, emergency setting, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (www.ajronline.org). Dual-energy CT is an advanced medical imaging technique that can detect vessels and bones and display them in clear contrast to one another. It enables physicians to diagnose many patients' conditions faster and more accurately as it can better characterise tissue composition better than conventional CT...

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