The Use of Mobile Chest X‐Rays for Tuberculosis Telemedicine

Tuberculosis is an ancient infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When choosing an x-ray imaging device system in the global health setting, hospitals and clinics must consider how the images will be obtained and transferred. As for the way images are obtained, chest x-ray information technology has been advancing over the years and most systems now use digital detectors instead of film. Digital radiography systems can offer instant image display with a wide dynamic range and linear signal response, as well as flexibility in image processing and archiving. Modern means of communication, including mobile phones and the Internet, can greatly improve communication within healthcare systems. Mobile devices can address barriers in accessibility, quality, effectiveness, efficacy and cost of transferring and interpreting images. The use of mobile x-ray units and telemedicine can greatly improve the quality of radiological services that are available to resource-poor countries.