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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EHR nudge helps health system drop use of unnecessary lumbar X-rays by 53%

Researchers with NYC Health + Hospitals detailed their large-scale quality improvement project in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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AI trained on adult data set performs adequately when turned toward pediatric population

Despite an explosion in new AI tools available to assist radiologists in their work, there remains a paucity of options in the pediatric space. 

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X-ray-focused AI firm Gleamer raises $29.5M from venture capital firms, radiologists

The Paris, France-based artificial intelligence developer will use the money to expand its product portfolio and headcount. 

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Moody’s downgrades radiology vendor Carestream, citing ‘weaker than expected’ performance after exiting bankruptcy

The Rochester, New York, manufacturer first filed for chapter 11 in August, seeking to wipe out $470M in debt. 

The Nanox.ARC imaging system

Nanox shares up 63% after scoring FDA clearance for new imaging system

The Nanox.ARC utilizes novel, cold-cathode X-ray tubes and charges physicians using a “pay per scan” business model. 

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Walmart Health expanding into 3rd new state, offering imaging, Epic EHR integration

The Arkansas-based retail giant previously announced plans to more than double its healthcare footprint by the end of 2024. 

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Common features of missed lung cancer on chest X-ray

It is crucial for radiologists to beware of these missed cases in routine practice, experts wrote recently in Clinical Imaging. 

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Investors bet big on startup offering a ‘radiology department in a box’

OXOS Medical has ballooned its fundraising total to $45M, with Parkway Venture and Intel Capital leading the way, leaders announced.

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CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.