X-ray

Medical X-rays have mostly converted from film, to computed radiography (CR) that used individual plates to record each X-ray digitally that then had to be uploaded into a PACS, to what is the standard-of-care today with digital radiography (DR). DR X-ray which allows immediate digital transfer of images into a PACS for immediate review. X-rays are used to diagnose fractures, bone abnormalities, lung pathologies and tumors, as well as monitor pediatric growth, plan for surgery and treat oncology patients during radiation therapy. More detailed anatomical imaging, especially soft tissue imaging, is usually sent for advanced imaging with CT or MRI. X-ray, especially mobile DR systems, are a primary use case for artificial intelligence (AI) integration. 

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Top radiology groups endorse new national recommendations against routine shielding during x-ray exams

The ACR and ASRT, among others, came out in support of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement's new guidance, issued recently.

January 13, 2021
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Imaging startup Nanox livestreams its digital x-ray imaging capabilities during RSNA’s annual meeting

During a highly anticipated event at RSNA, Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine imaged his own wrist using the Nanox.ARC system.

December 3, 2020

‘Lesion-aware’ neural network challenges radiologists at classifying thoracic diseases on x-rays

More than 10,000 chest x-rays were used to develop the lesion-aware convolutional neural network, known as LACNN.

October 19, 2020
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Pandemic pushes radiologists to ditch patient shielding during x-ray exams

Yale New Haven Health had intended to stop shielding in July, but COVID-19 made aprons an infection risk, and cleaning them took time they didn’t have.

September 28, 2020
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RadLogics OK’d for chest x-ray AI

The FDA has granted RadLogics 510(k) clearance for its AI-Powered chest x-ray pneumothorax application.

September 23, 2020

Widow’s lawsuit claims hospital refuses to release husband’s x-ray report showing missed cancer diagnosis

The Woodstock, New York, woman alleges the hospital and medical record vendor Ciox Health have been “unresponsive and difficult” to deal with.

September 9, 2020
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Mobile x-ray program brings exams into nursing homes, benefiting dementia patients and providers

Individuals felt safer at home with less interference to their normal everyday life, which helped them stay calm during the process, experts explained in Radiography.

September 9, 2020
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Scientists develop new low-cost, environmentally friendly x-ray technology

Florida State University researchers recently described their approach developing novel x-ray scintillators in Nature Communications.

September 1, 2020
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AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

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AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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