Although the DIY approach resulted in a fully functioning device, we do not recommend you try building your own X-ray machine at home—radiation exposure can be dangerous. After receiving a medical ...

While we typically encourage hackers to make their own tools or machines when practical, x-ray machines don’t usually make that list. Despite the risk of radiation, [William Osman] has done just that ...

Handheld x-ray devices are used widely in dental practices across the U.S., but are they always safe? That depends on the device, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental ...

One of the most important principles of radiation safety is that X-ray machines should only be used when there’s a clear medical benefit. But now backscatter X-ray machines are found throughout ...

A trip to the airport is both exciting and nerve-racking for most travelers. Dreams of sandy beaches and bustling ...

Handheld intraoral x-ray units should not replace conventional fixed dental x-ray machines, according to an editorial published on June 6 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral ...

WASHINGTON -- The plan for broad use of X-ray body scanners to detect bombs or weapons under airline passengers' clothes has rekindled a debate about the safety of delivering small doses of radiation ...