Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 20, 2024

New research suggests the use of an AI software may help rule out pathology on over 50 percent of unremarkable chest X-rays with a 98 percent sensitivity threshold.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features mileposts mostly set by AI research. Models will be proposed for applications ranging from predicting bone density on chest x-rays to generating complete reports on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Nonetheless, AI is poised to take top headlines.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2024

Mercedes-Benz said it has performed the world's first crash test with a real car using x-ray imaging technology. The linear accelerator generates a continuous stream of x-ray pulses up to 1,000 images per second, which is about 1,000 times as many as with conventional medical x-ray procedures, the company noted.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 5, 2024

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has acquired one of its distributors, Vacaville-based California X-ray Imaging Services (CIS). Since 1992, CIS's focus has been throughout northern California and northern Nevada.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 12, 2024

German developers of dark-field chest x-ray appear to have overcome a technical limitation of the technology – namely, adjusting for photon scattering caused by interferometers used in the experimental system. Ultimately, the group described a method to correct the phenomenon to produce better images.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 12/13/2023 - 10:50 December 13, 2023 — The X-ray fluoroscopy machine is a medical device frequently used in orthopedic surgery. Despite its imaging capabilities, physicians heavily rely on their experience and knowledge to align the 3D shape of the target area using the 2D X-ray image.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A group in Japan has developed and tested an elastic x-ray shield made by embedding bismite particles in porous polyurethane, and suggests the new shielding material could provide more comfortable radiation protection. “It The DRF was approximately 80% for a typical diagnostic x-ray acquired at 70 kV, according to the findings. “It

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 13, 2024

An AI algorithm can help identify rare tumors on upper arm bones in patients undergoing chest x-rays – findings not typically identified in daily reading practice, according to an article published March 6 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. Image and caption courtesy of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

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MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 26, 2024

A deep learning framework can identify shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with a remarkable 99% accuracy, assisting clinicians in making rapid and accurate decisions during emergencies.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI assistance can improve the detection accuracy of thoracic abnormalities on chest x-rays across radiologists with varying levels of expertise, according to a study published December 12 in Radiology. About 50% of the x-rays had abnormal findings. Image courtesy of Radiology. for pleural effusion, and 5.9%

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AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2024

Researchers in Australia have invented a technique using x-rays and 3D surface body scans that could optimize body armor for soldiers, according to a study published May 18 in Applied Ergonomics. The full study is available here.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a study described as a “competition between radiologists,” participants tasked with identifying abnormal findings on chest x-rays performed better with AI assistance than without AI assistance – though not by much and not in all cases, according to a group in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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Atlantis Worldwide

DECEMBER 18, 2024

An X-ray collimator is an essential component of medical imaging equipment that directs and shapes X-ray beams to ensure precise targeting during radiographic procedures.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

An AI model has delivered a long overdue update of pediatric bone growth predictions used in x-ray imaging to monitor scoliosis, according to a study published April 30 in Radiology. Full-body biplanar slot scanning is a type of low-dose digital x-ray imaging used to monitor scoliosis.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 11/21/2023 - 12:10 November 21, 2023 — Carestream Health has launched its new affordable Horizon X-ray System that offers high-quality imaging to help improve clinical outcomes and user-friendly features to help improve productivity.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 09/26/2023 - 15:32 September 26, 2023 — In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays , radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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MedImaging Radiography

JULY 23, 2024

An innovative tool leverages the power of cognitive computing and deep learning to help radiologists and healthcare providers diagnose various chest conditions from X-ray images, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A group in Seoul, Korea, has developed an AI model that could help reduce radiology workflows by identifying “no changes” in follow-up chest x-rays of patients in critical care, according to a study published October 24 in Radiology. Image courtesy of Radiology. to 100% in the ED images and 85.5% in the ICU images.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 27, 2024

The largest private hospital system in Malaysia, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), will integrate Annalise.ai’s Enterprise CXR chest x-ray technology into its medical imaging workflow. The software can detect up to 124 findings on chest x-rays within seconds, which can improve diagnostic speed and accuracy, SMC said.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 20, 2024

A commercially available AI algorithm shows potential for off-label use as a way to generate automatic reports for “unremarkable” chest x-rays, according to a study published August 20 in Radiology. Reports by radiologists for the images were classified similarly.

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Maven Imaging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When entering the world of medical imaging, one of the first questions many practices ask is related to the cost of digital X-ray machines. The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Multiple variables, ranging from core features to unexpected expenses, play a role in determining the final price tag.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ChatGPT-4 is reasonably accurate in identifying radiological terms on chest x-ray reports, according to research presented at the Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CMIMI). The group's results were highlighted in a poster presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM)-hosted meeting.

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MedImaging Radiography

JULY 26, 2024

For the first time, researchers have used a synchrotron X-ray imaging technique to visualize two entire human adult hearts, both healthy and diseased, at the cellular level in 3D, uncovering previously unseen structures and connections.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Augmento X-Ray is designed to significantly reduce radiologist workload and improve the quality of chest X-ray reporting. Augmento X-Ray is designed to significantly reduce radiologist workload and improve the quality of chest X-ray reporting. billion annual X-rays performed, 1.5

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dark-field x-ray imaging can provide insights into bone microstructure and could potentially have a role in assessing osteoporosis, according to a study published November 4 in European Radiology Experimental. The investigators obtained both vertical and horizontal dark-field images. The donors' average age was 68.5 years

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ScienceDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.'

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

CHICAGO -- A commercially available AI algorithm that can prioritize x-ray exams when it detects fractures yields “tremendous reductions” in report turnaround times, according to a study presented November 28 at RSNA. The AI images were displayed next to the original image for review by the radiology readers.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JANUARY 8, 2024

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy. The study results have just been published in Scientific Reports.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 11, 2024

AI-assisted triage of lung x-rays using commercially available software could help reduce turnaround times in real-world settings by 77%, according to an article published October 10 in the European Journal of Radiology. The images were acquired in the hospital’s emergency department. Out of the 20,944 chest x-rays, 28.6%

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Intelligent virtual and AI-based collimation features appear to save radiographers time during x-ray image acquisitions – a key function for enabling more patient-focused workflows, according to a recent study. The study was published online May 18 in Radiography. The full study is available here.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:06 September 21, 2023 — Scientists in Moscow have successfully engineered a prototype detector for X-ray and PET/CT mаchines, using the perovskite-based photoconverters. These materials possess the unique ability to transmute radiation into an electric signal, yielding precise and illuminating images.

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ScienceDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

X-rays are a common component of diagnostic testing and industrial monitoring, used for everything from monitoring your teeth to scanning your suitcase at the airport. But the high-energy rays also produce ionizing radiation, which can be dangerous after prolonged or excessive exposures.

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Health Imaging

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Researchers in Germany created an AI model that outperforms others in diagnostic accuracy when given access to clinical data that goes beyond an X-ray image.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:32 October 18, 2023 — DeepTek.ai , a leading medical imaging AI company in India has announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its revolutionary Chest X-ray AI solution - CXR Analyzer. billion annual X-rays, 1.5 In a world with 3.5

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:00 January 8, 2024 — Qure.ai , a leading global innovator in medical imaging solutions, has announced its 13 th FDA clearance for their AI-enabled solutions. This also marks the 6 th FDA clearance for Qure’s chest X-ray based solutions. stands at the forefront of diagnostic advancement.

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MedImaging General Imaging

JULY 25, 2024

For the first time, researchers have used a synchrotron X-ray imaging technique to visualize two entire human adult hearts, both healthy and diseased, at the cellular level in 3D, uncovering previously unseen structures and connections.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 11, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/11/2024 - 08:22 January 11, 2024 — Carestream Health has launched a new and enhanced DRX-Excel Plus X-ray System that boosts the performance of the powerful, two-in-one solution to enable more productivity and efficiency, higher image quality, and an improved experience for users and patients.

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