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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Deep learning model accurately detects COVID-19 on chest X-ray images

Is it pneumonia or COVID-19? With the help of artificial intelligence, a chest X-ray can reveal the answer.

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Explainable AI model accurately auto-labels chest X-rays from open access datasets

A model that can achieve accuracy in line with that of radiologists when labeling open-access datasets could be a key factor to overcoming limitations of artificial intelligence implementation, researchers explained in Nature Communications.

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Intrathoracic complications in COVID patients: Incidence, associations and outcomes

New research published in Clinical Imaging links specific adverse findings on chest imaging of COVID patients to ICU admission, need for intubation and length of hospital stay. 

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Influential pediatric radiologist dies at 89

William Northway Jr., MD, is credited for discovering bronchopulmonary dysplasia on the chest x-rays of premature infants. His research also led to the condition's treatment.

Face masks pulled below the mouth still cause artifacts during dental X-ray exams, experts warn

The authors recommend using metal-free masks, when possible, to avoid the need for repeat imaging.

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Radiologists don’t see eye-to-eye with other providers on fluoroscopic swallow studies

With demand for such exams forecasted to increase alongside an aging population, rads and speech language pathologists do agree that standardization is needed.

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Novel X-ray tool offers in-depth look at heart damage caused by severe COVID-19

The three-dimensional images revealed chaotic vessel splitting and new vessel formations, German researchers reported in eLife.

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AI helps radiologists and non-specialists detect fractures on X-rays, but experts remain dubious

Tech-assisted interpretations were completed 6.3 seconds faster per person, but musculoskeletal specialists aren't sure it's ready for a clinical environment.

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