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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RSNA kicks off new AI webinars, initiatives for August

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has launched new webinars and workshops aimed at educating radiologists, researchers and industry scientists about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in medical imaging, according to an Aug. 2 RSNA press release.  

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AI software cuts long radiation therapy planning process to just 20 minutes

A team at the University of Toronto has successfully developed artificial intelligence (AI) that helps automate the radiation therapy planning process, potentially saving radiologists from several days of work on just one patient.

Global market for AI in medical imaging expected to top $2B by 2023

The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging is expected to see significant growth in the years ahead, topping $2 billion by 2023, according to a new report from Signify Research.

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RSNA outlines numerous AI, machine learning initiatives

RSNA announced Wednesday, August 1, that it has big plans for educating members about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for 2018 and beyond.

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AI tool develops personalized radiation therapy plan in 20 minutes

Developing a personalized radiation therapy plan can take days—time that many cancer patients are unwilling to wait. But researchers have developed a new automated artificial intelligence (AI) software that can do the job in 20 minutes.

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New report questions Watson’s cancer treatment recommendations

Watson, IBM’s highly touted artificial intelligence (AI) platform, might not be ready to make its rounds, according to an investigative report from STAT. The news outlet reviewed internal IBM documents that showed Watson often recommended unsafe treatment advice and incorrect recommendations, all while IBM was promoting the AI product to healthcare providers.

Automated deep learning accurate in detecting knee joint damage

An automated deep learning-based system can accurately evaluate knee joint cartilage to detect wear and injury, according to a recent Radiology study.

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Novel optical imaging endoscope may improve cancer detection

Endoscopic imaging experts have created an imaging catheter capable of producing higher quality images compared to traditional methods, researchers reported in a recent Nature Photonics study. The technique may improve cancer detection.