Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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AI helps bolster radiologists’ ability to detect ADHD using MRI

This breakthrough could help providers pinpoint other neurological conditions, experts noted in a study published Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. 

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ASTRO releases new radiation therapy guidelines to treat skin cancers

More than 5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. each year, and an overwhelming majority are categorized as either basal or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

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AI detects signs of emphysema in CT findings

AI can automatically assess if patients show signs of emphysema, according to a new study published in Radiology.

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New AI-powered imaging technique IDs colorectal cancer with 100% accuracy

A new imaging technique that uses deep learning technology can identify tumors in colorectal tissue samples with 100% accuracy, according to findings published in Theranostics.

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AI vendors discuss the biggest mistakes being made in healthcare today

More healthcare providers are starting to investigate how AI can improve patient care, but many of them hurt their own chances of success by making costly mistakes. We spoke with numerous AI vendors about some of the most common mistakes they see being made today. 

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AI models interpret chest x-rays using radiologist input

AI models can be trained to evaluate chest x-rays as well as radiologists, according to a new study published by Radiology. Specialist-approved reference standards played a crucial role in the team’s research.

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Permanent hair dye may increase breast cancer risk by up to 60% in black women

"Researchers have been studying the possible link between hair dye and cancer for a long time, but results have been inconsistent," said co-author Alexandra White, PhD.

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Radiologists must take a data-driven approach to discuss gadolinium, mitigate liability risk

Healthcare institutions are encountering a growing number of gadolinium deposition disease cases. One expert recently discussed why radiologists should use current data to shed light on the topic and minimize their liability risk.