A chest X-ray can usually detect active tuberculosis (TB) but not latent TB. In either case, you’ll need a sputum test to confirm a diagnosis. Doctors often use chest X-rays to help diagnose active ...

In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology, ...

In some cases, chest X-rays can detect signs of heart failure, such as an enlarged heart, alongside various lung problems. These signs can indicate more serious complications. However, doctors do not ...

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks the lung’s arteries. Blood clots do not show on chest X-rays. However, these X-rays may help doctors rule out other health conditions with similar ...

A research team led by Professor Kim Kwan-chang of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Professor Kang ...