X-ray imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of pathology of virtually every organ system of the human body. It has provided a crucial insight into the pathogenesis and patho-physiology of many diseases. Radiological modalities have been used as a measure of drug efficacy and an objective means of comparing various drug regimens. This article describes the current role of X-ray imaging in the development of drugs and outlines the possibilities in the future.
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