Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients

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Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Layne Dylla discuss trends in head CT use in US emergency departments, focusing on disparities and the role of AI.

Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Layne Dylla discuss the trends in head CT use in US emergency departments from 2007 to 2022, highlighting disparities, regional variations, and the potential role of AI in optimizing imaging decisions. Show citations: Dylla L, Krothapalli N, Tu L, et al. Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients From 2007 to 2022: A Nationwide Analysis. Neurology . 2025;105(12):e214347. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214347

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Andy Southerland, Dr. Layne Dylla

Topics covered

• head CT
• emergency departments
• AI in imaging
• health disparities
• regional variations

Keywords

• head CT
• emergency department
• AI
• imaging decisions
• health disparities
• regional variations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Neurology

Books & works: Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients From 2007 to 2022: A Nationwide Analysis

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