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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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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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Man vs. Machine: AI matches third-year radiology residents at reading chest x-rays in large study

IBM and others designed an algorithm that can match or even surpass fledgling physicians at reading the most common imaging exam in the ED. 

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President Trump receives COVID x-ray, CT scans while radiologist White House advisor expresses optimism

The commander-in-chief's physicians would not elaborate on whether chest imaging revealed ground glass opacities or other signs of damage. 

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Follow-up bone mineral density x-ray mostly useless for healthy postmenopausal women

DXA three years after baseline did not improve the accuracy of fracture-risk assessment, experts wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine. 

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Physicians urge peers to quash ‘low value’ use of daily chest x-rays in the ICU

The pair of pulmonary and critical care providers with two prominent hospitals acknowledged that such imaging is well-intended, but noted that this practice is outdated and lends little benefit to the patient. 

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