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Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

The Studio Display XDR's medical image calibration feature received FDA clearance, which means radiologists are now able to use the display for viewing medical images.

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Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirmed today that U.S. radiologists can connect the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR to a Mac running macOS 26.4 to use DICOM medical imaging presets.

The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR supports DICOM and has a Medical Imaging Calibrator for diagnostic radiology, so radiologists can view images without the need for a single-purpose medical imaging display. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is priced at $2,899 with a VESA mount, and it is more affordable than many specialized medical imaging monitors.

Using the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR for radiology requires switching from a standard viewing mode to the radiology viewing mode. Apple will need to get appropriate medical clearance in other countries to expand the radiology feature outside of the United States.

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Top Rated Comments

21 weeks ago

Oh thank god, the MRI machine in my living room was looking for a new monitor
The point is that this is cheaper than a dedicated medical monitor and provides similar functionality. A radiology practice might find it more economical.
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21 weeks ago
Oh thank god, the MRI machine in my living room was looking for a new monitor
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
21 weeks ago

Too bad the number of independent physicians is dwindling (75% in 2010 to less than 25% now), otherwise, this might have more appeal.
Thanks,Buzz Killiington!
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boswald Avatar
21 weeks ago
I'd love to walk into an X-ray clinic and see one of these. Great conversation starter for an otherwise dull procedure.
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21 weeks ago
So I can truthfully look at my latest MRI now?
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21 weeks ago
Pretty awesome, and makes the XDR it one the highest resolution, yet cheapest midsize medical monitor on the planet.

For reference the LG 21HQ513D-S is about $5000 (21" 2k) the Ezio 30" 4k is upwards of $12,000 :-O
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