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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fMRI scans help reveal ‘fingerprints’ of mental diseases

A team of U.S. researchers found the brains of patients diagnosed with severe mental illnesses—such as schizophrenia and depression—may have more in common than previously thought, according to a recent fMRI study.

Aidoc’s AI-powered PE solution gains FDA clearance

Aidoc has gained FDA approval for its new AI-powered solution that helps radiologists flag and triage urgent pulmonary embolism (PE) cases.

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AI-powered detection system IDs ACL tears as well as radiologists

A deep learning-based diagnosis system can identify ACL tears in MRI scans as well as radiologists, according to a new study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

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How AI could prevent unnecessary testing in patients with chest pain

An artificial intelligence “super brain” could help eliminate unnecessary diagnostic testing in patients who present with stable chest pain, according to a recent study, potentially saving physicians and patients significant time and money.

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AI predicts death or heart attack, topping expert physicians

A machine learning algorithm trained to read imaging scans was more accurate at predicting heart attacks or death than expertly trained physicians, according to a study presented at the International Conference on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT (ICNC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 12.

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Tech-savvy healthcare consumer? There’s a robot doctor in your future

There’s probably a lot of overlap between computer “power users” and individuals who are comfortable with machines replacing humans in the workplace.

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AI-powered triage solution for pneumothorax gains FDA clearance

Zebra Medical Vision has received FDA clearance for its new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that scans chest x-rays for signs of pneumothorax and alerts imaging providers when necessary.

Clinicians should consider whole-body MRI to save time, costs when staging cancer patients

Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) staged colorectal and lung cancer patients with accuracy similar to standard staging pathways, but WB-MRI saved valuable time and costs associated with screening, according to results of two new trials published May 9.