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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Neural network improves imaging technique for an advanced look at cancer cells

The novel method uses a deep neural network to improve fluorescence lifetime imaging, which allowed scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to view molecular-level interactions within cells.

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Researchers use color x-ray scanner, ‘GPS particles’ to pinpoint microfractures

Besides pinpointing microfractures, the researchers believe combining color spectral CT imaging with their novel nanoparticles could help detect more serious problems such as heart blockages.

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7T MRI reveals new view of damage in multiple sclerosis patients

"The 7T MRI scanner affords us new ways of viewing areas of damage in neurologic diseases such as MS that were not well seen using 3T MRI," corresponding author Jonathan Zurawski, MD, said.

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AI helps radiologists spot lung tumors, drop false positives

A deep learning software tool powered by artificial intelligence has been proven to boost clinicians’ ability to detect lung cancer on chest x-rays. 

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More than 25% of students not considering radiology cite AI as the reason why, survey finds

Radiologists, medical students and surgeons all agree that AI should be incorporated into diagnostic radiology, but for the most part their perceptions of the technology are drastically different.

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MRI scans help show how our brains are ‘washed’ during sleep

When we go to sleep at night, our brains are wiped clean of harmful toxins. Boston-area researchers now have the evidence to prove it, thanks in part to high-resolution imaging.

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AI helps bring voices to the voiceless

At the Voice Preservation Clinic in Boston, researchers are now using AI technology to reconstruct the voices of patients at risk of losing the ability to speak.  

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RadNet partners with Silicon Valley AI vendor to dramatically boost breast cancer care

The investor-owned, Los Angeles-based provider announced Thursday, Nov. 7, that it’s teaming with Whiterabbit.ai to further spread AI tools across its 340 outpatient centers.