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.

The FDA has cleared more than 1,200 clinical AIs—and submissions are increasing
In the past year, there has been a record number of new medical AI submissions, resulting in 300 new clinical AI clearances. The number of submissions has been steadily rising over the past decade.
AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval
Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.
AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance
About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028.
Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays
Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

How AI could push sleep medicine forward

AI technology could be a game-changer for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, according to a new statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

Radiologists identify second type of schizophrenia, challenging conventional knowledge

The discovery came after researchers combed through hundreds of brain scans and found that nearly 40% of patients did not have the reduced gray matter volumes typically seen in those with the disorder.

How AI, VR will train the surgeons of tomorrow

AI can play a key role in the development of state-of-the-art training techniques for surgery, according to new findings published in PLOS One.

Artificial intelligence reads CT images to diagnose coronavirus in seconds

China-based Ping An just launched the new artificial intelligence solution last month and its already been used on scans for 5,000 patients, officials said.

Blood travels differently through women’s and men’s hearts, 4D MRI shows

This information can help clinicians adjust the quantitative standards used to asses how a patient's heart is functioning.

AI, robotics could lead to a big breakthrough for children with autism spectrum disorders

AI models may make robotic interactions much more beneficial for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to new research published in Social Robotics.

Nuance, Microsoft design new AI solution for improving physician-patient communication

Nuance Communications has launched a new ambient clinical intelligence solution designed to improve the quality of hospital visits for both physicians and patients.

AI-powered map monitors spread of coronavirus

Boston Children’s Hospital developed an online resource, HealthMap, for monitoring outbreaks using real-time surveillance—and now that technology is being used to track the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Artificial Intelligence

The FDA has cleared more than 1,200 clinical AIs—and submissions are increasing

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance

Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays