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. 

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AI drops DBT workloads for radiologists by 40% while also reducing recalls

The model did miss four cancers, prompting one expert to question if radiologists could ever trust a tool knowing it wasn't 100% accurate.

Transparent AI platform shows radiologists its decision-making blueprint for diagnosing breast cancer

“This is what transparency in medical imaging AI could look like and what those in the medical field should be demanding for any radiology challenge,” said a Duke University professor involved in the project.

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Stand-alone AI for lung cancer screenings could reduce radiologist workloads by 86%, study suggests

Artificial intelligence used as an independent reader produced fewer negative misclassifications compared to five experienced radiologists.

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Watchdog launches probe of Microsoft’s nearly $20B Nuance acquisition

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority recently issued notice of the inquiry and said it plans to reach a decision by March 9. 

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Machine learning combined with PET/CT can predict heart attack risk

“We showed that risk prediction does not depend on cardiovascular risk scores, stenosis severity or CT calcium scoring," researchers said in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Less than half of radiology departments surveyed offer AI-related educational initiatives

About 37% of departments reported formal partnerships with the artificial intelligence industry, a number experts believe needs to increase in the near future.

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Nanox touts new AMA CPT code as ‘validation’ of its cardiac imaging platform

The category 3 code will establish a new reimbursement pathway for radiologists to use the AI-driven coronary artery calcium solution, the Israeli company said.

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How radiologists can avoid becoming ‘invisible’ in the artificial intelligence era

Specialists must redefine their clinical identity and steer the upcoming technological revolution, experts underscored recently.