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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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.

February 25, 2022
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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.

January 7, 2022

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.

January 6, 2022

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.

December 22, 2021
Cheryl Petersilge, MD, MBA, with the department of regional radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, examined enterprise imaging—and how radiologists must integrate and collaborate with other departments. Her clinical perspective clinical perspective was published online in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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.

December 21, 2021

Lunit receives FDA clearance for AI software that triages urgent chest X-rays

The company's Insight CXR Triage tool can detect 10 common image anomalies with up to 99% accuracy.

November 15, 2021
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.. 

AI assists rookie ED physicians with chest X-ray interpretations when radiologists are unavailable

In many instances, the assistive technology helped less-experienced providers change their image impressions and treatment decisions, experts explained. 

November 10, 2021
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X-ray markers may skew AI's ability to interpret extremity radiographs

"Radiologists developing convolutional neural networks should recognize and preemptively address this pitfall," experts explained in AJR.

November 10, 2021
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AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

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

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"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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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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