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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Siemens receives FDA clearance for new x-ray system

Siemens Healthcare announced this week that it has received FDA clearance for its Multitom Rax x-ray system, which allows numerous imaging exams to be performed in one room, with the same equipment. 

Varian Medical Systems to acquire Netherlands-based x-ray supplier

Varian Medical Systems announced last week that it is acquiring Claymount, a Netherlands-based supplier of x-ray systems and equipment, for $54.5 million. The transaction is expected to be completed soon. 

FUJIFILM Introduces New Advances in Digital X-Ray Detectors and Digital Radiography Solutions at AHRA

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will highlight new digital radiography solutions designed to meet the business needs of radiology professionals at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators annual meeting held July 19 - 22 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ireland initiates extensive x-ray review

Errors in the work of three radiologists at three separate Irish hospitals have led to the review of several thousand x-rays.

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Pharmaceutical pushing ahead with protective compound for x-ray, CT patients

On the heels of a Consumer Reports investigation that raised new red flags over radiation risks, a specialty pharma company has announced plans to speed up its march to market a radio-protective compound that could be given to patients about to have CT or x-ray exams. 

MITA and Image Gently release joint position paper on interventional x-ray equipment for pediatric patients

Washington, D.C. – The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and Image Gently today released a joint position paper for manufacturers of interventional X-ray technologies to improve the design of future equipment and imaging protocols for the safety of pediatric patients.

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With outpatient digital x-ray install, Mercy St. Louis takes another step toward digital future

Sponsored by Konica Minolta

When four-state Mercy broke ground on a four-story, 120,000-square-foot virtual-care center on a patch of green in Chesterfield, Mo., last spring, the blueprint represented a bold and visionary step into American healthcare’s digital future, as the center may be the first of its kind anywhere in the world. The organization estimates that the center will manage more than three million telehealth visits in the first five years following its scheduled 2015 opening.

Agfa HealthCare launches Retrofit solution to upgrade existing GE AMX Mobile X-Ray systems to digital in North America

(AHRA 2014, Booth #501) Agfa HealthCare announced today the North American launch of its DX-D Mobile Retrofit solution that will allow hospitals an easy and affordable way to upgrade existing GE AMX 4 and 4 plus mobile X-Ray systems to direct radiography (DR).

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