Bone age assessments are commonly used to evaluate whether a child's skeletal development is consistent with their chronological age.

Chest CT is routinely performed for things like lung cancer screening, coronary calcium assessment and pulmonary nodule surveillance, but the modality also can be used to extract additional information. 

By highlighting subtle abnormalities that could otherwise be overlooked, an algorithm could potentially serve as an additional safety net when radiographic findings are indeterminate. 

Experts involved in the investigation suggest their experience should be considered by others who have integrated AI into their clinical workflows.

DXA scans are considered the gold standard method to screen for osteoporosis but have been historically underutilized.