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.

Abbott CGM sensors can now be worn during common imaging procedures
Sensors from the FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring systems can now be worn during X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans. The news represents a shift in policy from the FDA, one that came after the agency reviewed extensive testing data.
ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients
The popular AI chatbot tends to over-order X-rays, prescribe too many antibiotics and admit too many patients to the hospital when compared with a resident emergency department physician.
PHOTO GALLERY: Abdominal, pelvic and rectal foreign bodies
This is a clinical photo gallery showcasing the uncommon findings of foreign bodies in pelvic and abdominal CT and X-ray, often from emergency room visits.
Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays
The new artificial intelligence model is currently reading draft radiographs at the Illinois health system.

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X-ray

Abbott CGM sensors can now be worn during common imaging procedures

ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients

PHOTO GALLERY: Abdominal, pelvic and rectal foreign bodies

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality

Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays

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