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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X-ray company marshals community gratitude for COVID-19 healthcare workers

A supplier of medical imaging products and services in West Michigan is going beyond applauding local healthcare workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19. 

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Normal chest x-ray ‘no guarantee’ a patient is COVID-free, urgent care providers say

In a Journal of Urgent Care Medicine analysis, experts reported that 89% of those confirmed to have the disease displayed normal or mildly abnormal CXRs.

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New x-ray detector ‘on the brink of revolutionizing’ medical imaging

Two of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories have collaborated to invent a novel x-ray detector that powers itself, uses ultralow radiation—and delivers medical and dental images with 100 times more sensitivity than conventional designs.

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AI helps radiologists, ED providers quickly locate coronavirus pneumonia from chest x-rays

In one investigation highlighted recently in the Journal of Thoracic Imaging, the algorithm was able to consistently find areas of inflammation and fluid buildup in 10 chest images. 

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Government watchdog says hospitals cutting imaging, using makeshift x-ray rooms to cope with COVID-19

The Office of the Inspector General report is based on phone interviews with 323 hospital leaders across nearly every state. 

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Thoracic radiologists offer 5 tips for when to gather coronavirus chest x-rays, CT scans

The Fleischner Society recently published its consensus statement on the role of imaging in the management and diagnosis of COVID-19 in Radiology. 

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Artificial intelligence pinpoints coronavirus abnormalities from chest x-rays in seconds

Behold.AI said Tuesday that its Red Dot platform takes half a minute to recognize such findings on radiographs. 

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AI spots broken bones on x-rays, identifies potential osteoporosis patients

“By improving identification of patients needing osteoporosis treatment or prevention, XRAIT may help reduce the risk of a second fracture and the overall burden of illness and death from osteoporosis,” epidemiology experts said Tuesday.