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. 

98% of healthcare executives believe automated healthcare will improve gaps in care

In a report released by World Business Research (WBR) and Conversa Health, 98 percent of healthcare executives believed automated healthcare will be important to closing gaps in transactional care, continuous and collaborative care experiences.

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Machine learning model accurately predicts who would benefit most from mpMRIs

A novel machine learning model could accurately predict which men might benefit most from additional imaging before a prostate biopsy, saving patients both money and discomfort, a new study states.

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Deep learning model as accurate as radiologists determining age of child bones

A recent study published in Radiology has demonstrated that deep-learning bone age assessment models analyzing hand radiographs produced results as accurate as a radiologist.

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Q&A: Keith Dreyer on radiology’s evolving relationship with AI

Few radiologists understand the relationship between radiology and artificial intelligence (AI) quite like Keith Dreyer, DO, PhD, vice chairman and associate professor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

New technique uses AI, machine learning for image reconstruction

Researchers have developed a novel technique that reconstructs medical images using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, according to a new study published in Nature. This saves radiologists valuable time and could potentially result in patients being exposed to lower radiation doses.

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fMRI confirms state of ‘restful alertness’ during transcendental meditation

Ever since Mahesh Yogi introduced transcendental meditation to the West in the middle of the 20th century, researchers have sought to solidify claims that the practice offered a state of “restful alertness.” Recent research used fMRI to back-up that assertion.

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New AI imaging technique could improve quality, speed—without collecting more data

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)-based technique that may generate higher quality images without having to collect additional data.

Kentucky hospital selects Carestream ultrasound systems for advanced features

Rochester, N.Y., March 21 — Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Ky. installed three Carestream Touch Prime XE Ultrasound Systems for use in its main radiology department and obstetrics unit.