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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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.

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Dental x-rays may be causing hundreds of excess cancer cases each year

Oral and maxillofacial radiology experts said the number could be cut by 75% through two key strategies. 

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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.

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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.

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X-ray imaging reveals Apple AirPod lodged in patient’s esophagus

A Massachusetts man's strange ordeal is providing a warning to physicians and patients alike. 

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X-ray technologist dies after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The family of 60-year-old Tim Zook is seeking answers from Pfizer but also urging others to still receive their shots. 

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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.

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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.

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