X-ray Darkfield Contrast for Improved COVID-19 Detection in Chest X-rays

Explore the groundbreaking application of X-ray darkfield contrast for enhanced COVID-19 detection in chest X-rays through this informative webinar. Delve into the basic physics and first clinical results presented by Franz Pfeiffer and Daniela Pfeiffer from the Technical University of Munich. Learn about the novel X-ray dark-field chest imaging modality, offering a more sensitive alternative to conventional chest X-rays for assessing microstructural changes in lung parenchyma. Discover how this innovative technique requires only a fraction of the dose applied in computed tomography (CT) while providing improved detection capabilities for respiratory diseases. Gain insights into the promising results of two ongoing patient studies focused on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Understand the potential of this technology to address the lack of low-dose, fast, and inexpensive options for early detection and follow-ups in respiratory diseases.