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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Experts cite Google-led breast cancer screening study in call for more AI research transparency

The offending study, which claimed an algorithm could beat out human radiologists, is just one of many examples of this problematic pattern, the group wrote in Nature.

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Emerging hospital technologies well-funded, widely distributed in Europe

The European Union is allocating many millions of euros to a “hospital of the future” project that’s led from the U.K. and piloting numerous tech-based hospital enhancements in six European cities.

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78% of women oppose using AI to independently read mammograms without a radiologist's help

The findings illustrate that even if such algorithms are ready for primetime, providers have work to do convincing patients of their efficacy, Dutch experts noted.

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Advances in mass spectrometry imaging prove promising for new osteoarthritis biomarkers

Clinicians have long relied on x-ray and MRI to diagnose the condition, but both fall short in detecting subtle molecular changes.

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Novel PET imaging technique detects prostate cancer cells during surgery

German researchers reported success using Cerenkov luminescence imaging in 10 patients, according to a first-in-human study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Cleveland Clinic team awarded millions for neuroimaging project investigating Parkinson’s disease

As part of the endeavor, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will utilize advanced imaging techniques, such as diffusion-weighted MRI.

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Everything radiology departments need to consider before purchasing AI

Imaging experts from two top institutions detailed five factors to consider prior to pulling the trigger.

Cardiologist-led AI startup launches, secures $15M in funding

The company, Abridge, aims to help patients gain a better understanding of their own healthcare.