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. 

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Machine learning screens for obstructive CAD, reduces unnecessary imaging

By combining AI with coronary artery calcium scoring and other cardiac measurements, the team would have prevented 73 unnecessary scans.

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Researchers develop new robotic device for spinal cord injuries

A new robotic device is capable of helping people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) sit more stably and comfortably, according to new research published in Spinal Cord Series and Cases.

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System combining laser imaging, AI may make cancer operations safer and more effective

The new approach can diagnose brain tumors similarly to humans, but in a fraction of the time.

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How VR can encourage more adults to get their flu shots

Virtual reality (VR) simulations could help improve flu vaccination rates, according to new findings published in Vaccine.

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VR making a big impact on palliative care

Healthcare providers are starting to use virtual reality (VR) headsets more and more for patient care, providing moments of escape for individuals who need them the most.

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Google AI model ‘impressive’ in detecting breast cancer, besting radiologists

The tech company has been working alongside Northwestern University and several U.K. institutions for years to develop the model.

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Google’s AI system rivals radiologists at detecting breast cancer

The Silicon Valley company's DeepMind AI beat out six expert readers and with further clinical testing could change the face of early breast cancer detection.

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Microbot Medical to debut new robotic system for endovascular procedures

Microbot Medical, a Hingham, Massachusetts-based healthcare technology company, has announced plans to debut a fully disposable robotic system to be used during neurovascular, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures.