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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AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.

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Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance

About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028. 

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Experts create AI system that can accurately diagnose osteoporosis using routine X-rays

Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

An example of artificial intelligence automated coronary artery calcium scoring shown by Coreline at ACC23. The AI also identifies and color codes the anatomy so help show the reviewing radiologist or cardiac imager what and where things were calculated. #ACC #ACC23

Cardiology still No. 2 in FDA-cleared clinical AI algorithms, trailing only radiology

Cardiology continues to be one of the most influential healthcare specialties when it comes to utilizing artificial intelligence. 

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Over 100 AI-enabled radiology algorithms added to FDA's list of approvals

The updated list contains 146 newly approved AI devices and, as usual, algorithms tailored to radiology lead the way. 

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Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more

HL7 International is open for AI business. The interoperability organization announced the launch of its new AI office July 8.

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RadNet inks AI deal with 1 of Southern California’s largest health networks

Under the agreement, three affiliates of the Heritage Provider Network will reimburse RadNet for its Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program. 

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AI in the ICU: ‘Unique challenges requiring specialized oversight’

The AI revolution in healthcare is less about technological advancement than change management vis-à-vis human relations. This may be nowhere more true than in critical care.