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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Combination of wearables, AI may help ID onset of cardiovascular disease

Wearable sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict the onset of cardiovascular disease by assessing an individual's changes in aerobic responses, according to new research published on Feb. 23 in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Algorithm uses 53 data points to predict life expectancy after heart failure

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed an algorithm capable of accurately predicting which patients will survive a heart transplant and for how long.

Machine learning achieves 79% accuracy in identifying long QT syndrome

AliveCor and Mayo Clinic have utilized machine learning to identify long QT syndrome (LQTS), with findings presented at the Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Boston.

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Canadian university receives $3.7M grant for AI digital pathology search engine

The Kimia Lab at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, announced it has received $3.7 million from the Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence program for its artificial intelligence (AI) search engine project in digital pathology.

AI software IDs common cause of stroke, dementia

Researchers from the at Imperial College London and the University of Edinburgh have developed artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of detecting a common cause of dementia and stroke. Findings were published May 15 in Radiology.

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AI software diagnoses stroke, dementia with 85% accuracy

Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland developed a machine learning software able to detect small vessel disease, a common cause of dementia and stroke, in brain CT scans with almost 90 percent accuracy.

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First AI-based medical device gains government approval in South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced this week that, for the very first time, it has approved a medical device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

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South Korea approves its 1st AI medical imaging device

South Korea is the latest nation to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in their healthcare system. Today, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approved its first AI-based medical device, according to an article published May 16 by the Korea Herald.