Background Although advanced medical imaging technologies give detailed diagnostic
information, a low-dose, fast, and inexpensive option for early detection of respiratory …

Whereas the two-dimensional (2D) visualisation of biological samples is routine, three-
dimensional (3D) imaging remains a time-consuming and relatively specialised pursuit …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves a complex interaction of structural
and functional abnormalities. The two have long been studied in isolation. However …

Background X-ray dark-field radiography takes advantage of the wave properties of x-rays,
with a relatively high signal in the lungs due to the many air-tissue interfaces in the alveoli …

Novel radiography approaches based on the wave nature of x-rays when propagating
through matter have a great potential for improved future x-ray diagnostics in the clinics …

Disorders of the lungs such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major
cause of chronic morbidity and mortality and the third leading cause of death in the world …

X-ray chest radiography is an inexpensive and broadly available tool for initial assessment
of the lung in clinical routine, but typically lacks diagnostic sensitivity for detection of …

The size of the smallest detectable sample feature in an x-ray imaging system is usually
restricted by the spatial resolution of the system. This limitation can now be overcome using …

Accounting for about 1.5 million deaths annually, lung cancer is the prevailing cause of
cancer deaths worldwide, mostly associated with long-term smoking effects. Numerous …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung disease with a median
life expectancy of 4–5 years after initial diagnosis. Early diagnosis and accurate monitoring …