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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Lawsuit filed after X-ray reveals scalpel in veteran’s abdomen

Army veteran Glenford Turner filed a malpractice lawsuit against the United States and the state of Connecticut after an x-ray indicated a scalpel was left in his abdomen during prostate cancer surgery at the VA Hospital in West Haven four years ago.

FDA issues new guidance on x-rays for children

Imaging professionals are urged to “child size,” or use the lowest radiation dose needed, in medical imaging exams on pediatric patients, according to new guidance issued on x-rays by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

UK’s NHS radiology services under review after 20,000 X-rays go unread

The National Health Service’s Care Quality Commission has launched a national review of its radiology services after indications that more than 20,000 chest x-rays and 2,000 abdomen X-rays of patients were not interpreted by trained personnel.

NIH Clinical Center issues 100K x-ray images for machine learning

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center released over 100,000 anonymous chest x-ray images and associated data to the national scientific community. These images were made available for artificial intelligence and machine learning purposes.

Canon DR software, RadPro mobile x-ray system receive US military cybersecurity certification

Canon USA announced July 11 the RadPRO Soltus 100M Mobile Digital X-ray System from Virtual Imaging has received cybersecurity certification.

X-ray scanners in New Hampshire prison may pose health concerns amongst other things

X-ray machines in New Hampshire’s prisons were initially brought in to stop the influx of drugs. But a year later, these machines await installation due to health concerns and the language used in the bill that passed last year.

Qioptiq Introduces SlimLine Camera Lens System for Mobile X-Ray C-Arms

Turnkey Sub-Assembly is Cost-Optimized for Streamlined Integration and High Quality Imaging at Value-Added Price Point

Wash U professor receives $2.5 million grant for new x-ray concept

A professor at Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Engineering & Applied Science has been given two grants by the National Institutes of Health to create a new biomedical imaging approach.

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