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. 

AI spots broken bones on x-rays, identifies potential osteoporosis patients

“By improving identification of patients needing osteoporosis treatment or prevention, XRAIT may help reduce the risk of a second fracture and the overall burden of illness and death from osteoporosis,” epidemiology experts said Tuesday.

March 31, 2020
Chest X-ray. Using an explainable artificial intelligence (AI) model, researchers were recently able to accomplish highly accurate labeling on large datasets of publicly available chest radiograph X-rays.. 

Chest x-ray can’t top lab testing, CT for COVID-19 but remains valuable

Experts maintained that CXR isn't as sensitive as lab testing or even computed tomography, but suggested the modality is useful in many clinical situations.

March 30, 2020

X-ray emerges as frontline tool for coronavirus: 3 lessons from radiologists battling the pandemic

Chest imaging experts at the center of the U.K.'s COVID-19 outbreak shared their early learnings in a new BMJ opinion piece.

March 23, 2020

Neural network stages knee osteoarthritis on x-rays better than MSK radiologists

“These findings suggest that our algorithm approaches the upper bound of possible performance of an experienced radiologist,” experts wrote Wednesday in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

March 19, 2020
Wrist

Deep learning rivals radiologists at spotting wrist fractures on x-rays

The system did stumble when interpreting exams from an outside hospital, but the researchers believe there's a bright future for such tools as radiology aides.

March 9, 2020

Florida Hospital and Orthopaedic Clinic Upgrade to Innovative Digital X-ray Technology

Carestream Systems Deliver Rapid Image Access, Excellent Diagnostic Image Quality

April 10, 2018

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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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