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.

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.
AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence
Experts believe the tool could better inform surveillance strategies in women who have been treated for breast cancer.
Cardiac imaging registry expands to include former NBA, NHL players
Former NBA player Muggsy Bogues, who also acted in the 1996 film Space Jam, is one of many athletes now participating in the registry. "I’ve lost too many friends to cardiovascular disease," he said.
3 accomplished AI innovators worry anew over their mind-of-its-own technology
Recent days have seen some nerve-rattling brain dumps about the near future—including five figurative minutes from now—authored by tech luminaries who specialize in AI innovation.
Massive strike of 31K workers at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with no end in sight
Contract negotiations began in September but have stalled. Workers walked off the job at dozens of Kaiser hospitals and clinics on Jan. 26. Now the scope of the strike is expanding and there are no new negotiations scheduled.

Scientist awarded $250K for AI project slashing MRI read times

A Seattle-based researcher dramatically reduced the time necessary to read a scan from four hours down to seven minutes.

Radiologists must ‘lean in’ to disruption, forge alliances to win in 2020, experts say

Disrupters such as Google and Walmart are turning healthcare upside down, and imaging is no exception.

Is AI biting off more than it can chew in radiology?

One expert believes AI "simply isn't ready" to handle the ever-growing workload many imaging professionals are encountering, sharing his thoughts Feb. 4 in Forbes.

AI rivals radiologists at classifying common hip arthritis—with a few caveats

More than 230 million people are impacted by osteoarthritis across the globe, and that figure is only increasing in the United States as the population grows older.

New VR experience recreates life with Alzheimer’s disease

A new virtual reality (VR) experience lets users see the world through the eyes of someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

Chain reaction: How blockchain helps health systems boost security, cut costs

Blockchain technology can play a key role in the management of medical records, according to a new commentary published in npj Digital Medicine.

Can Alexa spot signs of cognitive decline?

Voice assistant systems such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home may soon be able to identify signs of cognitive impairment.

AI that detects cardiac arrest over the phone coming to Australia

Some operators answering calls to 000, Australia’s national emergency number, will soon have AI technology helping them identify signs of cardiac arrest over the phone.

Artificial Intelligence

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests

AI uses pre-op mammograms to predict post-op cancer recurrence

Cardiac imaging registry expands to include former NBA, NHL players

3 accomplished AI innovators worry anew over their mind-of-its-own technology

Massive strike of 31K workers at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with no end in sight