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. 

Lung cancer screening stethoscope

Single CT scan all it takes for new deep learning model to predict lung cancer risk

Experts believe the model could improve risk stratification and offer patients more personalized screening strategies. 

Trump United Arab Emirates AI deal

AI newswatch: American AI in the United Arab Emirates, healthcare AI investment, med schools embrace AI, more

Here’s a big thing to watch for in the wake of the President’s flashy Middle East tour: the AI “acceleration partnership” between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates. 

Rad AI

Top health systems help balloon Rad AI’s fundraising round to $68M

Advocate, Memorial Hermann, Corewell, and Atlantic Health System are together contributing $8 million in “strategic” investments with the San Francisco company. 

artificial intelligence AI cognitive tests seniors dementia

Vocal AI can sub for professionals to give and grade elderly cognitive exams

When paired with willing older adults, talking AI can administer and assess preliminary dementia tests in much the same way—and with similar effectiveness—as human specialists.

Fine-tuned LLMs show great promise for spotting radiology report errors

Report errors can result in incorrect or delayed diagnoses and significantly impact disease management. 

John Simon, MD, CEO of SimonMed Imaging, one of the largest U.S. outpatient medical imaging providers and physician radiology practices, is a big advocate for whole-body MRI screening, but there are some radiologists who are against this type of screening. He offered a comprehensive look at whole-body screenings.

SimonMed Imaging CEO discusses why his radiology practice offers elective whole-body MRIs

John Simon, MD, is a big advocate for these elective exams, but the American College of Radiology and some members of the specialty oppose this practice. 

GE Healthcare's CleaRecon DL reduces IR image artifacts during procedures

Newly launched algorithm reduces image artifacts in real-time during IR procedures

Clinical validation testing proved CleaRecon DL’s 3D image reconstructions to be effective at reducing unwanted artifacts, offering clearer images in 98% of cases.

robot reviewing heart data

AI delivers real-time blood clot monitoring, helping cardiologists make treatment decisions

Researchers have used a state-of-the-art microscope and advanced AI to track clotting risks in CAD patients. The goal is to spot blood clots before they even happen, ensuring patients are prescribed the right therapy for their specific needs.