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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Machine learning model can help radiologists diagnose thyroid nodules

A new radiomics-based machine learning model can evaluate immunohistochemistry (IHC) features and CT images to predict the presence of thyroid nodules, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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AI improves clarity of optical coherence tomography images

Engineers from Duke University have harnessed the power of machine learning to increase the resolution of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, according to an Aug. 19 study published in Nature Photonics.

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3D MRI measures heart muscle strain without gadolinium

A new three-dimensional (3D) MRI technique can measure strain in the heart without using potentially-damaging gadolinium, according to new research out of the University of Warwick in the U.K.

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Revamped infrared spectroscopy may improve brain imaging

A new paper published in Neurophotonics details improvements made to near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)-based imaging that may enhance brain imaging research.

MRI scans reveal vascular damage caused by vaping

"These products are advertised as not harmful, and many e-cigarette users are convinced that they are just inhaling water vapor," said researchers in a recent article published by Radiology.

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Nurses urged to help lead as AI, robotics move deeper into healthcare

AI and other emerging technologies are soon to turn traditional nurses into information integrators. But nurses should be assured that technology will support their profession, not replace it.

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MS findings may guide future neuroimaging biomarkers

Grey matter atrophy impacts localized brain regions that are functionally connected in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study published in Clinical Radiology. The results may serve as a framework for developing imaging biomarkers.

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New technique pushes closer to real-time MRI brain imaging

A team of researchers backed by a division within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a novel MRI technique that can image a thinking brain 60-times faster than traditional methods.