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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Competing realities: AR on way to surpassing VR in healthcare space

Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on their way to playing key roles in the delivery of healthcare—but AR may have the brighter future.

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Experts urge radiology to be more cognizant of image resolution’s impact on AI

Two researchers found that using certain pixel dimensions helped tailor algorithms to detect specific abnormalities, and pushed radiology to keep this in mind when using such approaches.

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How AI can reduce modern slavery, human trafficking throughout the world

AI’s potential impact on healthcare is largely measured in patient outcomes, cost savings and workflow improvements, but the technology could also be used to rid the world of some of its most shocking behavior: the devastating practice of modern slavery.

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Explainable deep learning predicts pulmonary blood flow from x-rays

Japan-based researchers believe the algorithm can illuminate "hidden" information contained in imaging exams, and help radiologists in their clinical decision-making.

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AI continues to impact healthcare, even as some patients remain skeptical

The concept of healthcare providers working with AI technologies still worries some patients.  

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Radiology technologists ‘poised’ to embrace, supervise upcoming AI era

That's according to a recent white paper published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

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Virtual reality can take the stress out of breast cancer treatment

Women who wore a VR headset during chemotherapy reported less anxiety and a better mood following their appointment.

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How blockchain could change the future of healthcare

Blockchain technology has not been fully embraced in healthcare compared to some other industries. However, blockchain’s impact on patient care could be quite massive.