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. 

Flexible X-ray detector made with lead-free materials performs well in early tests

Researchers think their work could play an important role in the future of imaging technology. 

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Doctors hope X-ray comparisons can boost COVID-19 vaccination rates

Can imaging results encourage more people to get vaccinated?

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Mobile health provider offering at-home X-rays and ultrasounds expands into new states

EZaccessMD offers teleconsults with board-certified physicians coupled with mobile diagnostics, hoping to help health plan holders limit costs on facility-based visits. 

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Artificial intelligence reads chest X-rays to predict severe COVID-19 case progression with 80% accuracy

NYU scientists developed their computer program using more than 5,200 radiographs gathered from 3,000-plus critically ill coronavirus patients treated at the institution. 

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Artificial intelligence shows promise spotting small bone fractures invisible to humans on X-rays

Michigan Medicine scientists helped design a deep convolutional neural network that could pinpoint nearly 91% of occult fractures on scaphoid radiographs.

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Delivering chest X-rays through glass helps hospital save tens of thousands during pandemic

This novel technique allows one technologist to remain outside of the patient room, limiting PPE costs while keep staffers safe, expert reported. 

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Nanox scores FDA clearance for single-source X-ray technology

The Israel-based startup has been working for months to obtain the regulatory greenlight for its new approach to legacy imaging.

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Dental x-rays may be causing hundreds of excess cancer cases each year

Oral and maxillofacial radiology experts said the number could be cut by 75% through two key strategies. 

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After reviewing years of data from its clinic, one institution discovered that issues with implant data integrity frequently put patients at risk. 

Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.

“Before these CPT codes there was no real acknowledgment of the additional burden borne by the providers who accepted these patients."

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