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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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. 

May 12, 2021
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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.

May 10, 2021
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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. 

April 15, 2021
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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.

April 2, 2021
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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. 

February 22, 2021
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X-ray imaging reveals Apple AirPod lodged in patient’s esophagus

A Massachusetts man's strange ordeal is providing a warning to physicians and patients alike. 

February 8, 2021
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X-ray technologist dies after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The family of 60-year-old Tim Zook is seeking answers from Pfizer but also urging others to still receive their shots. 

January 31, 2021
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With structured reporting, chest x-rays have high likelihood of predicting positive RT-PCR test results

To help conserve resources, Irish imaging experts devised a systematic approach for reporting the likelihood of COVID-19 pneumonia on CXR. 

November 12, 2020
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