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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Deep learning–MRI classification combo called a ‘great leap forward’ in glioma care

Using brain MRI and a deep learning network, researchers have achieved 97% accuracy at classifying a gene mutation indicative of growth in localized gliomas.

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Customizable, free COVID-19 prediction models on offer from Cleveland Clinic, SAS

Cleveland Clinic and the analytics software vendor SAS have jointly developed predictive models to help hospitals prepare for three COVID-19 scenarios—worst case, best case and most likely.

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AI system checks for face masks, high temperatures to slow spread of COVID-19

Microsoft has debuted a new AI solution that could help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Algorithm measures children’s leg-length discrepancies in 1 second

A deep-learning algorithm has accurately measured 26 pairs of uneven leg lengths on children’s x-rays at a rate 96 times faster than that recorded by an experienced, subspecialty-trained pediatric radiologist using manual means.

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AI company raises $12M for ‘digital twin’ tech aimed at healthcare researchers

Unlearn.AI, a San Francisco-based AI technology company, has raised $12 million in Series A financing.

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Clinicians use AI device to remotely monitor COVID-19 patient

The feat may offer a way for physicians to watch for signs of deterioration in patients who have too mild a case of the disease to warrant hospitalization but may need quick response if the condition worsens.

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COVID crisis inspiring well-intended contributions, but results may be risky

An MIT AI reporter considers the COVID-countering volunteerism of, among others, the founder of a machine-learning startup. He entered the fray when he saw that his parents weren’t getting it about the need to practice social distancing.

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2D synthetic mammography 1 step closer to elbowing out full-field digital

For finding microcalcifications in screening exams, full-field digital mammography now has little to recommend it over reduced-radiation 2D synthetic mammography.