Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks.

The FDA has cleared more than 1,200 clinical AIs—and submissions are increasing
In the past year, there has been a record number of new medical AI submissions, resulting in 300 new clinical AI clearances. The number of submissions has been steadily rising over the past decade.
AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval
Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.
AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance
About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028.
Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays
Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

Watching social media in real time, AI could help change vaccine skeptics’ minds

Armed with AI-derived observations of tweets and posts, influencers could tailor promotional campaigns and policy interventions to boost COVID vaccine buy-in, a new study suggests.

Algorithm’s ‘unexpected’ weakness raises larger concerns about AI’s potential in broader populations

Researchers reported lower sensitivity and positive predictive values compared to prior studies when using a federally cleared support tool to identify intracranial hemorrhages.

Student-athletes outfitted with wearables to help study COVID

A major collegiate athletic conference is teaming with a top-tier academic healthcare system and a popular fitness technology company to study the utility of wearables for preventing or monitoring infectious diseases in student-athletes.

Asking these 4 questions can help molecular imaging experts spot breakthrough AI tools

Publishers and providers may use the simple checklist to weed out promises from true clinical advances, researchers explained in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

University neuro experts receive millions for MRI-based study into Parkinson’s

University of Florida researchers will work with 21 other institutions to test their new artificial intelligence-driven tool.

GE Healthcare debuts new AI offering for cardiac imaging

The new AI tool can be used alongside GE Healthcare’s full line of Venue ultrasound systems, including the new Venue Fit.

IoT outpacing AI and other emerging technologies in infection-conscious nursing

Of five emerging technologies used by nurses to help control infectious diseases, the Internet of Things is the most promising, researchers have concluded.

Investor-owned RadNet foresees future where AI potentially reads all mammograms

Chief Financial Officer Mark Stolper recently discussed the Los Angeles-based imaging giant’s strategy during the the Sidoti & Company Spring 2021 Virtual Investor Conference.

Artificial Intelligence

The FDA has cleared more than 1,200 clinical AIs—and submissions are increasing

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance

Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays