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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Artist reveals the hidden pictures in x-ray images

Radiologist Sue Summerton has turned her interest in the hidden imagery of x-rays into a growing career as an artist. 

Patient awarded $5.9 million after x-ray mix up leads to unnecessary surgery

A patient from Swarthmore, Pa., has been awarded more than $5.9 million after a hospital mix up led to her getting a surgery she did not need. 

New technology takes ‘first look’ at x-rays before sending on to specialists

Imaging Advantage has joined forces with faculty from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital to develop Singularity Healthcare, technology that will “look” at digital x-rays before sending them on to an actual radiologist.

Medical 2D X-Ray Equipment Market Is Expected To Reach $16.9 Billion By 2021: Hexa Reports

Worldwide 2-D X-Ray equipment markets are increasingly diversified, poised to achieve significant growth as new technology breathes new life into a saturated market, forcing every facility to upgrade its existing x-ray equipment to have digital and therapeutic capability.

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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