Dear Digital X-Ray Insider,
Digital x-ray is having a major impact on multiple areas of medical imaging, but the technology is particularly useful for musculoskeletal applications. In this edition of the Digital X-Ray Insider, we bring you news from Brazil, where researchers have developed software for measuring the degree of scoliosis on digital images.
The researchers wanted to find out if their home-grown software could be used to replace traditional manual methods for measuring vertebral axial rotation, a method of calculating the curvature of the spine. They found that the application performed well against manual methods, and they're now using it clinically in their facility.
Learn more by clicking here, in a story that you have access to before the rest of the AuntMinnie membership.
In other news in the community, learn about a recent study that compared radiography to CT in detecting lung abnormalities caused by the swine flu (or H1N1) virus.
Another recent study found that chest x-ray is effective for identifying children with Kawasaki disease who might be at risk for coronary artery aneurysms. And U.K. researchers believe that clinicians should continue to evaluate smokers with hemoptysis even if their chest x-rays are normal. Find out why by clicking here.
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