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 X-ray modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of X-ray across the healthcare continuum, from chest, orthopedic, abdominal imaging, and more.

Whitney J. Palmer has been with Diagnostic Imaging since 2011, serving as the Senior Editor since November 2019. She has 20 years experience in healthcare and academic medicine reporting.

Slideshows

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 19, 2021, to July 23, 2021

Edwin Chu, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist. Dr. Chu completed medical school at The University of Texas at San Antonio and his radiology residency at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Chu also completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging at the University of California at San Francisco.

Articles

20-year-old female with chronic dorsal foot pain. What most likely represents the imaging finding? ​

Image IQ Quiz: 20-Year-Old Female with Chronic Foot Pain

Survey shows orthopedic surgeons do read radiology reports, but they have recommendations for improvements.

Orthopedic Radiology Reports: Is Anyone Reading?

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: June 21 to June 25, 2021

Pranav Chitkara, M.D. is a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Radiologist. Dr. Chitkara completed medical school at The University of Texas Southwestern and his radiology residency at State University of New York in Brooklyn. Dr. Chitkara also completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging at Cleveland Clinic.

70 year old female with wrist pain. What is the imaging finding?

Image IQ Quiz: 70-Year-Old Patient Presents with Wrist Pain

A more personalized approach rooted in the patient’s needs is a better course of action. 



Don’t Rely on X-rays to Determine Forearm Fracture Treatment

Assessment of more than 1,000 women in Australia shows abdominal aortic calcification linked to increased risk of fall-related hospitalizations.

DEXA Scans Show Aortic Calcification Predicts Fall Risk in Older Women

Using a deep convolutional neural network tool, radiographers can correct image errors and reduce repeated imaging.



AI Tool Helps Reduce Re-Take Knee X-rays

Patient presents with this skull radiograph.  What is your diagnosis?

Image IQ Quiz: Patient Presents with Hair-on-End Appearance

Joseph Emerson, M.D. is a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Radiologist. Dr. Emerson completed medical school at The University of Texas at Houston and his radiology residency at The University of Texas San Antonio.

What injury could be related to this anterior superior iliac spine avulsion injury? What's your diagnosis?

Orthopedic X-Ray