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Image: The Aspen XDR straight arm advanced digital radiography system (Photo courtesy of Aspenstate).

Compact Digital Radiography System Saves Space

A novel straight arm radiography system provides a low-cost solution for healthcare facilities in which space is at a premium. More...
31 Jul 2018
Image: Professor Phil Butler\'s wrist, including his watch (Photo courtesy of MARS Bioimaging).

Breakthrough Technology Generates 3D Color X-rays

Using hybrid pixel-detector technology, a novel three-dimensional (3D) scanner can assign colors to different X-ray photons energy levels, thus identifying water, calcium, and disease markers. More...
23 Jul 2018
Image: A hackmanite under UV light (Photo courtesy of University of Turku).

Photochromic Materials Help Monitor UV Radiation Levels

A synthetic material based on natural hackmanite can be tuned to change color in response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, according to a new study. More...
30 May 2018
Image: The DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile (Photo courtesy of Carestream Health).

Portable X-ray System Enhances Bedside Imaging

An innovative mobile X-ray unit based on carbon nanotubes offers significantly reduced size and weight parameters when compared to existing mobile X-ray systems. More...
03 May 2018
Image: GCRs and SPEs pose a significant threat to astronauts during space exploration (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Blue/ NASA).

Supercomputers Help Estimate Astronauts Radiation Risk

A new study reveals that a space vehicle with relatively minimal shielding and a high inclination polar orbit could expose astronauts to high exposures of cosmic radiation and solar particle events. More...
19 Apr 2018
Image: The NanoTek x-ray apron uses polymers instead of lead (Photo courtesy of Artemis Shielding).

Lead-Free Aprons Offer Alternative Radiation Shielding

Aprons made of thermoplastic polymer alloys and high atomic number elements can provide a highly effective barrier to x-ray radiation. More...
19 Mar 2018
Image: This Instadose + dosimeter use Bluetooth to transmit dose data (Photo courtesy of Mirion Technologies).

Connected Dosimeter Lowers Radiation Exposure Risk

A Bluetooth-enabled dosimeter provides immediate dose reads transmitted to smart phones, tablets, or Internet-enabled computers. More...
20 Feb 2018
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The MedImaging Radiology channel covers fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computerized tomography, mammography, interventional radiology, and other medical uses of X-ray imaging as well as related instrumentation, trends and safety issues.