Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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3 tips for AI researchers studying palliative care

Machine learning (ML) can provide significant value in the field of palliative care. However, researchers still have a lot of unexplored ground to cover before the technology reaches its full potential.

Radiology researcher wins big for work on AI, cardiovascular risk

Chun Yuan, PhD, has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the American Heart Association’s Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine for his work on using AI to detect blocked arteries and cardiovascular risk.

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AI extracts osteoarthritis features from imaging findings

Researchers have developed a multitask deep learning model that can effectively assess signs of hip osteoarthritis in x-rays, sharing their findings in Radiology.

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A major ethical question regarding AI and healthcare

The rise of AI in healthcare—especially radiology—has launched countless conversations about ethics, bias and the difference between “right” and “wrong.”

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How deep learning-based natural language processing is changing radiology

Radiology researchers are turning to deep learning (DL) technology to make NLP even more effective—and it’s a growing trend that shows no signs of slowing down.  

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iFLYTEK donates AI technology, other supplies to battle coronavirus

Another AI provider has donated key resources to help healthcare workers currently combating the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

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AI screens for malaria faster than human specialists

AI can help improve malaria screening in low-resource settings, according to a new study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging. The model developed by researchers is as precise as human experts—and “several orders of magnitude” faster.

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AI, radiation dose and the ‘Holy Grail’ of high-quality imaging results

Radiology researchers have been spent countless hours seeking a dose-reduction technique that provides high-quality images while still limiting the patient’s exposure to ionizing radiation as much as possible.