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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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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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.

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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. 

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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.

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AI spots difficult-to-detect structural joint changes on X-ray exams

The neural network may best serve as a supportive tool for radiologists assessing sacroiliac joints, researchers said recently.

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Detection system outperforms radiologists at spotting chest pathologies on standard X-rays

CAD surpassed three radiologists at identifying two out of seven chest findings, including pulmonary nodules and infectious consolidation, a new study shows.

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Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’

Jeff Dettbarn sounded the alarm in 2017 about improperly delayed and canceled imaging exams at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

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