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 can help radiologists learn from past, provide better care in future

Machine learning models can be trained to learn from how radiologists make decisions when interpreting screening mammograms, according to a new study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging. Such research may have a significant impact if used to train specialists.

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Repeated head hits cause brain damage regardless of concussions

A season of football can significantly damage a player’s brain, even if they did not experience a concussion. The results bolster evidence that suggests even repeated hits to the head can cause impactful brain damage.

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MRI reveals ‘smoldering’ brain spots may indicate severe MS

“We hope these results will help test the effectiveness of new therapies for this form of MS and reduce the suffering patients experience,” said lead author of the study published in JAMA Neurology.

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Neuroimaging shows e-devices may hamper understanding of complex concepts

A recent fMRI-based study found that learning via electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets can inhibit the brain’s ability to understand scientific texts, according to a recent study published by Scientific Reports.

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ADHD medication can negatively impact child brain development

A commonly prescribed drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) disproportionately affects the development of children’s brains compared to adults with ADHD, according to a new study published in Radiology.

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GE Healthcare, Fujitsu Australia announce new AI partnership

GE Healthcare and Fujitsu Australia have announced a new collaboration focused on diagnosing and monitoring brain aneurysms using AI.

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How AI can improve breast cancer diagnoses

Researchers have developed a new machine learning system that can help pathologists make more accurate breast cancer diagnoses, sharing their findings in JAMA Network Open.

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What Has Artificial Intelligence Done for Radiology Lately?

RBJ sought out a representative sampling of radiologists who are not just talking about AI but already using it to beneficial effect. Here are five highlights from what we found.