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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Ultrasound matches X-rays in finding pneumonia in children

New research presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases suggests that ultrasound is as accurate as chest X-ray for detecting pneumonia in children. The research was conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and led by Lilliam Ambroggio, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati. 

Rotary Launches Free Resource for Building X-ray Facilities in Developing Nations

Recognizing that one of the obstacles to getting x-ray access to patients in developing nations is simply knowledge, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge, Ill, has put the information and experience it has gathered installing x-ray rooms in Africa, Central Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean online in a free library resource

FDA Clears Philips AlluraClarity Low-Dose Interventional X-ray System

Royal Philips has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its AlluraClarity live image guidance system in the United States.

Varian Gets FDA OK for New X-Ray Workstation

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Varian Medical Systems Nexus DRF Digital X-Ray Imaging System. The new diagnostic X-ray image processing workstation combines radiography/fluoroscopy (RF) and digital radiography (DR) capabilities on one platform

Brooklyn Nets Pick New York Imaging as its Digital X-Ray Provider

The Brooklyn Nets, an NBA team, have selected Newburgh-based New York Imaging Service as its full-service digital X-ray provider

Can low-dose, whole-body x-ray improve revenue and make your hospital more competitive?

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Call it a classic case of not wanting to be the last kid on the block to own one.

Global Market for X-rays Will Spike Over $9 billion by 2017 Says New Report

The global market for X-rays will top $9 billion by 2017, according to "Medical Imaging Markets,” a new report from TriMarkPublications.com.

New Plastics Could Replace Metal Monofilaments for MR, X-Ray

Putnam Plastics of Dayville, CT is commercializing a proprietary plastics extrusion process that could develop non-metal custom monofilaments for MR and X-Ray devices, the company announced this week.

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