X-Ray

The Diagnostic Imaging 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.

Fujifilm Releases Multi-Use Radiography/Fluoroscopy System

June 21, 2021

Low-dose, high-resolution system can capture a variety of images for both large and small facilities.

DEXA Scans Show Aortic Calcification Predicts Fall Risk in Older Women

June 21, 2021

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

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: June 7, 2021, to June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

Take a quick look at Diagnostic Imaging's Top 5 stories of the week.

AI Tool Helps Reduce Re-Take Knee X-rays

June 09, 2021

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

To X-ray Shield or Not – Listen to Your Patients

June 07, 2021

While the opinion is growing that X-ray shielding for gonads isn’t necessary, some patients may still be concerned and request it.

Shortcuts Are Bad – Even for AI

June 02, 2021

Research shows artificial intelligence models rely on shortcuts for detecting COVID-19.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Past, Present, and Future

June 02, 2021

The need for a growing role for interventional radiologists.

Image IQ Quiz: What's On This Upper GI Series?

June 01, 2021

Patient presents for upper GI series with this finding... What is your diagnosis?

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

May 27, 2021

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

Deep Convolutional Neural Network Can Predict Sex on Chest X-ray

May 27, 2021

Study results show DCNN can use imaging biomarkers to predict sex, potentially confounding the accurate prediction of disease.