Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging of Musculoskeletal Tissues Using a Conventional X-Ray Tube

Diffraction Enhanced X-ray Imaging of Biological Tissues

The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of refraction contrast X-ray imaging of biological systems. Images of a UK mammography test phantom, mouse lungs, heart, liver and legs, together with a human finger, were recorded using the SYRMEP beamline. The technique used has become to be known as ‘Diffraction Enhanced Imaging’ (DEI), which utilises a silicon crystal placed between the...

Diffraction enhanced x-ray imaging.

Diffraction enhanced imaging is a new x-ray radiographic imaging modality using monochromatic x-rays from a synchrotron which produces images of thick absorbing objects that are almost completely free of scatter. They show dramatically improved contrast over standard imaging applied to the same phantom. The contrast is based not only on attenuation but also the refraction and diffraction proper...

Introducing an Optimized Method for Obtaining X-ray Diffraction Patterns of Biological Tissues

Introduction Individual X-Ray diffraction patterns of biological tissues are obtained via interference of coherent scattering with their electrons. Many scientists have distinguished normal and cancerous breast tissue, bone density, and urinary stone types using the X-Ray diffraction patterns resulting from coherent scattering. The goal of this study was to introduce an optimized method for obt...

Detection of breast cancer using non-invasive X-ray diffraction technique of hair: A preliminary study

Background: An early diagnosis of breast cancer relates directly to an accurate treatment plan and strategy. Early detection of breast cancer before its development would be a significant reduction of morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this preliminary study is to investigate the sensitivity of Wide Angle X-ray diffraction (WAXRD) method on women hair samples of healthy and breast cancer...

Yes, you can see cartilage with X-rays; diffraction enhanced X-ray imaging for soft and hard tissues.