by Lazar Lazarovski R.T.(R) 

The world of medical imaging is one that never ceases to evolve, constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve the perfect harmony between patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. It is in this context that I found myself deeply engrossed in the article "Optimizing Contrast Resolution in Digital Chest Radiography by Varying Copper Filtration and kVp", authored by Vesna Balac, EdD, R.T.(R)(MR); Robert Grossman, MSE, R.T.(R)(CT); Randy Griswold, MPA, R.T.(R); and Dennis Bowman, R.T.(R), CRT(R)(F). Published in the ASRT Journal's November/December 2023 issue, this comprehensive study offers a new perspective on enhancing image quality in radiography, while prioritizing patient safety.

As a radiography professional, I am acutely aware of the challenges we face in achieving high-quality images for accurate diagnoses without increasing patient exposure to radiation. This study addresses these challenges head-on by investigating the effects of varying copper...