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. 

University of Kansas Health System unveils high-tech 3D fluoroscopy machines

The University of Kansas Health System’s new Indian Creek Campus now houses two fluoroscopy three-dimensional acquisition machines, which leaders of the system say are only one of four locations in the world to possess such technology, according to a fox4kc.com report.

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New Zealand imaging provider to use AI for prostate cancer detection

Mercy Radiology, a New Zealand-based imaging provider, has plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to help with the detection of prostate cancer.

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Machine learning-based ‘red dot’ triage system shows promise for optimizing radiologist workload

A machine learning-based “red dot” triage system could help differentiate between normal and abnormal chest radiographs while optimizing clinician workflow, British researchers reported this month in Clinical Radiology.

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Oxygen-enhanced MRI may accurately map hypoxia in renal carcinoma patients, determine success of treatment

Intrinsic susceptibility biomarkers were found to successfully provide cross validation of the oxygen-enhanced MRI biomarker perfused Oxy-R when mapping tumor hypoxia in renal carcinoma, according to research published in Radiology.

5 machine learning algorithms ID lymphedema among breast cancer patients

Researchers utilized five different machine learning approaches to accurately spot lymphedema—a negative side effect of breast cancer treatment—which may help detect it earlier and improve treatment.

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UK researchers develop metal 'seed' to kill cancer cells with help from MRI

A groundbreaking new treatment that involves a magnetic metal “seed” and an MRI scanner could destroy deadly brain tumors in 10 minutes, according to a June 8 article in The Telegraph.

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3D-printing factory in Boston aims to turn CT, MRI into models of organs

Biomodex, a Paris-based medical device company, announced last week that it plans to open its first 3D human organ printing factory in the U.S. within the year, according to a June 10 article in Newsweek.

Philips and Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings open regional oncology center with advanced imaging solutions

First phase of Singapore’s Advanced Medicine Imaging Center provides accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer, plus an education center for medical training and scientific research collaborations.