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. 

Detection system helps radiologists quickly, more accurately spot major findings on chest X-rays

Notably, interpretation times fell from 10-65 seconds down to 6-27 seconds, researchers said Tuesday in Radiology.

March 24, 2021

Healthcare groups launch first-of-its-kind initiative to meet growing demand for X-ray technologists

The University of Texas Medical Branch and College of Health Care Professions kicked off the program in January and both sides see a bright future ahead.

March 17, 2021
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Deep learning detects common shoulder pain on x-rays—a potential safeguard for busy physicians

The neural network performed well even when faced with low-quality images, German researchers reported in Skeletal Radiology.

February 22, 2021

Research reveals ‘remarkable gap’ in x-ray interpretation skills between primary care physicians, radiologists

Experts said all residency training needs to incorporate imaging courses and noted that primary care centers must have access to radiologists to ensure accuracy in emergency situations.

February 17, 2021
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AI sees pain points in x-rays radiologists can’t, particularly in Black patients

Algorithms were able to top imaging providers at grading the severity of pain on osteoarthritis scans, notably in African Americans.

January 28, 2021

AI trained on popular ImageNet dataset falls short during x-ray interpretation tasks

Researchers have long-believed software that performed well on this deep learning model would automatically translate to improvements during medical imaging assignments.

January 21, 2021
New data from the American Heart Association (AHA), published Jan. 25, 2023, in Circulation, suggests it resulted in a significant increase in the number of patients dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a higher age-adjusted mortality rate. Oxygen Mask

Facebook, NYU develop new AI software using chest x-rays to predict patients’ COVID needs

The model can predict up to four days in advance if intensive care solutions may be needed.

January 15, 2021
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Top radiology groups endorse new national recommendations against routine shielding during x-ray exams

The ACR and ASRT, among others, came out in support of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement's new guidance, issued recently.

January 13, 2021

Around the web

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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