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.

FDA clears new cold cathode tomosynthesis system
Cold cathode tubes make for smaller systems that are lighter in weight and require less energy to operate, also resulting in decreased costs.
How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings
The novel X-ray detector was designed to be integrated into a custom imaging system that converts radiation into light.
Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis
Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.
Generative AI increases efficiency, quality of radiology reports
Experts note that multimodal GenAI presents a “transformative opportunity” to increase the efficiency and accuracy of radiologist reporting.
Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions
Harvard’s David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Imaging for chest pain: CT- and ICA-first strategies linked to similar long-term health status

These findings present additional evidence that invasive imaging tests are not necessarily more effective when it comes to evaluating patients for chest pain.

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FDA clears new cold cathode tomosynthesis system

How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings

Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Generative AI increases efficiency, quality of radiology reports

Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

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