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.

Radiology AI startup AZmed raises $16M in series A financing
Founded in 2018, the Paris-based company specializes in software that helps providers pinpoint various abnormalities on standard X-rays.
Imaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI
SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology.
SEC reaches $1M settlement with imaging vendor Nanox over misstated cost of flagship device
The company claimed to investors that it could build the machine for as little as $8,000, ignoring higher alternative estimates provided by internal execs.
EHR nudge helps health system drop use of unnecessary lumbar X-rays by 53%
Researchers with NYC Health + Hospitals detailed their large-scale quality improvement project in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
AI trained on adult data set performs adequately when turned toward pediatric population
Despite an explosion in new AI tools available to assist radiologists in their work, there remains a paucity of options in the pediatric space.

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Radiology AI startup AZmed raises $16M in series A financing

Founded in 2018, the Paris-based company specializes in software that helps providers pinpoint various abnormalities on standard X-rays.

February 20, 2024

Imaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI

SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology.

December 15, 2023

SEC reaches $1M settlement with imaging vendor Nanox over misstated cost of flagship device

The company claimed to investors that it could build the machine for as little as $8,000, ignoring higher alternative estimates provided by internal execs.

October 2, 2023

EHR nudge helps health system drop use of unnecessary lumbar X-rays by 53%

Researchers with NYC Health + Hospitals detailed their large-scale quality improvement project in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 28, 2023

AI trained on adult data set performs adequately when turned toward pediatric population

Despite an explosion in new AI tools available to assist radiologists in their work, there remains a paucity of options in the pediatric space.

July 18, 2023

X-ray-focused AI firm Gleamer raises $29.5M from venture capital firms, radiologists

The Paris, France-based artificial intelligence developer will use the money to expand its product portfolio and headcount.

June 29, 2023

Moody’s downgrades radiology vendor Carestream, citing ‘weaker than expected’ performance after exiting bankruptcy

The Rochester, New York, manufacturer first filed for chapter 11 in August, seeking to wipe out $470M in debt.

May 17, 2023

Nanox shares up 63% after scoring FDA clearance for new imaging system

The Nanox.ARC utilizes novel, cold-cathode X-ray tubes and charges physicians using a “pay per scan” business model.

May 1, 2023

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