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.
July 25th 2025
The newly launched Definium Pace Select ET X-ray platform reportedly provides increased automation and advanced image processing.
Qure.ai to Debut Multimodality AI Platform for Lung Cancer Imaging at ASCO 2024
May 29th 2024In addition to detecting missed lung nodules on X-rays, the AI-powered Qure.ai lung cancer continuum platform reportedly automates lung nodule measurement on CT scans and facilitates multimodality reporting.
Could a Newly FDA-Cleared C-Arm Device Bolster Efficiency for Interventional Radiologists?
April 22nd 2024In addition to advanced imaging quality and dose efficiency, the Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm device emphasizes personalized user profiles and automated customization to help reduce procedure time.
Adjunctive AI Powered Tool for Tuberculosis Detection Gets FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation
February 5th 2024With reported increases in tuberculosis cases after the COVID-19 pandemic, the qSpot-TB adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) device may facilitate improved diagnosis of the disease on chest X-rays.
3D Hip CT AI Model Bolsters Future Fracture Risk Assessment for Patients with Hip Fractures
January 30th 2024Employing reconstructed radiographs from 3D hip CT scans, a deep learning model demonstrated a higher concordance index (C index) and higher two- and three-year AUCs than multiple imaging models and three clinical models for predicting subsequent fracture risk in patients with hip fractures.
Key Takeaways from Multiple Radiology Societies on AI Assessment and Integration
January 22nd 2024In a recently issued statement from multiple radiology societies including the RSNA and ACR, researchers offer practical advice for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) tools, implementing AI into current workflows and monitoring of the technology to help ensure optimal benefit and effectiveness.
FDA Clears AI Software for Enhanced Lung Nodule Detection on Chest X-Rays
January 9th 2024Tailored for incidental findings on chest radiographs, the qXR for Lung Nodule (qXR-LN) software utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect suspected pulmonary nodules ranging between 6 to 30 mm.
AI Facilitates Nearly 83 Percent Improvement in Turnaround Time for Fracture X-Rays
December 19th 2023In addition to offering a 98.5 percent sensitivity rate in diagnosing fractures on X-ray, an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) software reportedly helped reduce mean turnaround time on X-ray fracture diagnosis from 48 hours to 8.3 hours, according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
Study: AI Enhances Abnormality Detection on CXR Across Radiologist Experience Levels
December 13th 2023Emerging research suggests that adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) improves sensitivity for a variety of abnormalities on chest X-rays regardless of radiologist experience level, including an average 26 percent increase in sensitivity for pneumothorax.