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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Artificial intelligence-powered lung imaging analysis firm raises $11M in funding

Vida Diagnostics said this round of financing comes by way of venture capital firm First Analysis. 

White House asks tech giants for help with coronavirus

The White House has met with representatives from Amazon, Google, Facebook and other massive tech companies to see how advanced technology could help the United States slow down the spread of the new coronavirus.

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RadNet to acquire ‘leading’ artificial intelligence firm founded by former Siemens CEO

DeepHealth is an AI and machine learning company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is primarily focused on solutions to aid in the interpretation of mammography exams. 

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New doctor-led group plans to credential medical professionals in AI

The American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine was recently incorporated as a not-for-profit, with plans to "transform healthcare for everyone."

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New VR program helps users face social situations with confidence

Oxford VR, a U.K.-based virtual reality (VR) technology company, has launched an automated mental health program aimed at helping users overcome anxious social avoidance.

 

New imaging agent now steps closer to personalizing cancer therapy

It's been tested in mouse models, but was recently approved for investigational use in small breast-cancer clinical trials.

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Radiologist, other docs launching new medical credentialing agency focused on AI

Physicians spearheading this effort recently incorporated the new not-for-profit, which they’re calling the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, or ABAIM. 

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Free coronavirus risk assessments coming to a smartphone near you

Researchers are finalizing a new AI-powered smartphone app for assessing a user’s risk of being infected with the new coronavirus.