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. 

Efficiency

3D ultrasound on par with 2D in diagnosing early hip dysplasia, reduces follow-up imaging

3D ultrasound (US) was determined to be as accurate as 2D US in diagnosing development dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a recent study found, with the 3D variety reducing the need for follow-up imaging by more than two-thirds.

May 3, 2018
Charles E. Kahn Jr.

Charles E. Kahn Jr. named editor of RSNA’s new AI journal

Charles E. Kahn Jr., MD, MS, professor and vice chair of the department of radiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, has been named the editor of RSNA’s new online journal, Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

May 3, 2018
Cheryl Petersilge, MD, MBA, with the department of regional radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, examined enterprise imaging—and how radiologists must integrate and collaborate with other departments. Her clinical perspective clinical perspective was published online in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Computer algorithms, radiologists evaluate breast density with comparable accuracy

Automated and clinical breast density evaluation methods are equally accurate in predicting a patient’s risk of breast cancer, according to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

May 2, 2018
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RSNA names Penn's Charles Kahn editor of new AI journal

Charles Kahn, MD, MS, has been named editor of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, a new online journal set to launch in early 2019, according to an announcement from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)'s Board of Directors.

May 2, 2018
ACR

ACR to collaborate with MICCAI on AI for radiologists

The American College of Radiology and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assistance Intervention (MICCAI) Society announced last week a partnership to develop artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to better meet radiologists' clinical needs.

May 2, 2018
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FDA clears new 3D brain imaging technology, provides CTA support of stroke

The FDA has recently approved iSchemaView’s RAPID CTA, a new 3D imaging technology for computed tomography (CT) angiography, according to a May 1 press release.

May 2, 2018
Machine Learning

Machine learning expert sees machine coexist with man in Case Western lab

In a diagnostic imaging lab at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Anant Madabhushi, professor of biomedical engineering, has seen his deep learning computers beat humans at diagnosing heart failure, detecting cancers and determining their strength—but he knows these tools can’t replace his team.

May 1, 2018
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Deep learning technologies can help radiologists, pathologists provide patients with more value

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, a professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has led significant deep learning research in recent years, but he doesn’t necessarily think this evolving technology will replace radiologists and pathologists any time soon.

May 1, 2018