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. 

A survey conducted by the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found more than 75% of parents are generally receptive to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the management of children with respiratory illnesses in the emergency department (ED). However, some demographic subgroups, including non-Hispanic black and younger age parents, had greater reservations about the use of these technologies. 

MIT’s AI system diagnoses chest conditions on x-rays, but knows when a radiologist could do better

The hybrid platform proved more accurate at detecting enlarged heart cases than machine learning or a human reader working independently.

August 7, 2020

Chest x-rays reveal more severe COVID-19 infections in minority groups

One Massachusetts General Hospital radiologist also called on the specialty to take a bigger role in population-based public health efforts.

July 16, 2020

Chest x-rays in the ED help docs forecast COVID-19 severity in young adults

Mount Sinai researchers found that those with overall higher chest x-ray scores were 6.2 times more likely to require hospitalization.

May 14, 2020
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FDA gives clearance to portable x-ray system with potential for diagnosing COVID-19

The agency's greenlight offers clinicians a possible first-line tool to gather chest images from patients infected with the virus.

May 12, 2020
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5 reasons COVID ultrasound could displace lung CT, chest x-ray

Ultrasound has emerged as a strong contender for first-line status among imaging modalities used in emergency settings for diagnosing COVID-19, according to a multicenter group of ER physicians with COVID experience and ultrasound expertise.

May 4, 2020
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X-ray company marshals community gratitude for COVID-19 healthcare workers

A supplier of medical imaging products and services in West Michigan is going beyond applauding local healthcare workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19. 

April 20, 2020
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New x-ray detector ‘on the brink of revolutionizing’ medical imaging

Two of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories have collaborated to invent a novel x-ray detector that powers itself, uses ultralow radiation—and delivers medical and dental images with 100 times more sensitivity than conventional designs.

April 13, 2020

Thoracic radiologists offer 5 tips for when to gather coronavirus chest x-rays, CT scans

The Fleischner Society recently published its consensus statement on the role of imaging in the management and diagnosis of COVID-19 in Radiology. 

April 7, 2020

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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.

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

"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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