AI model predicts death from cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease better than other advanced techniques The analysis, published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, included clinical data and non-contrast CT findings from more than 66,000 patients. Read more about AI model predicts death from cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease better than other advanced techniques
Is COVID-focused AI ready for legal scrutiny? Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Affronts against privacy and equality—real, perceived or ginned up—may fuel lawsuits by patients whose COVID care incorporated AI.Read more about Is COVID-focused AI ready for legal scrutiny?
Imaging-unsafe continuous glucose monitors present new challenge for radiology practices The popularity of CGMs has surged in recent years and imaging providers must prepare for this “unique patient safety challenge," experts cautioned. Read more about Imaging-unsafe continuous glucose monitors present new challenge for radiology practices
Ultrasound shows new promise for destroying COVID-19, other related coronaviruses Frequencies between 25 and 100 megahertz damaged the virus' protective shell in under a millisecond, MIT scientists reported.Read more about Ultrasound shows new promise for destroying COVID-19, other related coronaviruses
Beta-blocker use not associated with depression—but it may be tied to unusual dreams, insomnia Overall, the study's authors found that depression was just as likely when patients took beta-blockers or a placebo.Read more about Beta-blocker use not associated with depression—but it may be tied to unusual dreams, insomnia
Why it’s time to reconsider radiologists' role in monitoring adverse contrast reactions Physicians face a similar risk of injury on their drive to imaging centers as patients receiving contrast for exams, two experts argued in JACR.Read more about Why it’s time to reconsider radiologists' role in monitoring adverse contrast reactions
More countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine due to potential blood clot risk The World Health Organization and European Medicines Agency have both repeatedly indicated that this does not appear to be a significant issue, but the two organizations are studying the situation closely.Read more about More countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine due to potential blood clot risk
Of 300-plus imaging-based AI models for COVID-19 diagnosis, zero suitable for clinical use Numerous publications have touted the use of AI to pinpoint the novel coronavirus on X-ray and CT scans, but U.K. experts aren't impressed.Read more about Of 300-plus imaging-based AI models for COVID-19 diagnosis, zero suitable for clinical use
AI enhances brain MRI scans to better classify Alzheimer’s disease Last year alone, total healthcare costs spent on AD treatment exceeded $305 billion, making improved detection an important clinical goal.Read more about AI enhances brain MRI scans to better classify Alzheimer’s disease
New law aimed at addressing incidental findings care gaps missing the mark, radiologists say Pennsylvania enacted the rule in 2018, requiring all diagnostic imaging providers to directly notify outpatients of any significant abnormalities. Read more about New law aimed at addressing incidental findings care gaps missing the mark, radiologists say