Tag: Radiology

October 17, 2023

The concept of an enterprise imaging strategy was coined over a decade ago, however, it’s only in recent years that the expansion beyond “enterprise radiology” has truly begun. The total market for IT across those nine specialties included in Signify […]

November 15, 2019

A study by the Centre for Advanced Research in Imaging, Neuroscience and Genomics (CARING) found that AI powered CAD software can reduce hedging and defensive reporting statements in radiologist reports, resulting in clearer more actionable diagnosis descriptions. The study was […]

July 17, 2019

Artificial intelligence soon will start having an immense impact on the medical field, according to a report from the Medical Group Management Association, which represents the nation’s group practices. AI can identify complex issues and read through large data sets. […]

May 13, 2019

Expectations are high for the impact that artificial intelligence can play in healthcare, but most experts admit that the industry is still early in the process of researching one-off uses for AI in healthcare settings. Still, many predict that many […]

April 5, 2019

That the Internet of Medical Things is insecure isn’t exactly surprising, to the cybersecurity community at least. However, that researchers were able to create malware capable of exploiting vulnerabilities in CT and MRI scanners in order to either add or […]

February 18, 2019

AI algorithms can quickly detect and localize wrist fractures in X-ray images, which can augment the work of harried emergency physicians and radiologists. Missing a fracture on an emergency department radiograph is one of the most common causes of diagnostic […]

February 15, 2019

Researchers at Mount Sinai and USC have developed a predictive framework that can distinguish between low- and high-risk prostate cancer. The prediction tool combines machine learning with radiomics, a branch of medicine that uses algorithms to extract large amounts of […]

December 24, 2018

An artificial intelligence algorithm has been developed by Massachusetts General Hospital to rapidly diagnose and classify brain hemorrhages from unenhanced head computed-tomography scans. The deep learning system not only detects acute intracranial hemorrhage—and classifies five subtypes of the condition—but generates […]

December 4, 2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs is entering an initiative to accelerate the use of three-dimensional printing in patient care. One of the VA’s regional systems, VA Puget Sound Health Care System—has announced an effort to work with GE Healthcare to […]

October 2, 2018

Integrating magnetic resonance imaging with radiation therapy is gaining attention as a therapy for treating cancer. Experts believe the treatment approach has the approach to extend life expectancy and reduce common side effects that afflict cancer patients. At a recent […]

September 4, 2018

A novel imaging biomarker is able to detect inflammation of fatty tissue surrounding the coronary arteries using computed tomography. Researchers also say the non-invasive approach can predict all-cause and cardiac mortality. Developed by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, University of […]

June 26, 2018

A medical technology company specializing in applying artificial intelligence to cardiovascular imaging has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its fully automated video clip selection and calculation of left ventricular ejection fraction. The software from San Francisco-based […]

May 25, 2018

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared new computer-aided detection and diagnosis software that uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze X-ray images to detect wrist fractures in adult patients. The OsteoDetect software from Imagen Technologies, which was reviewed through […]

May 7, 2018

Imaging studies that identify suspicious lesions in women’s breasts often lead to biopsies, even in cases that are only minimally suspicious. These tests to rule out false positives can cause needless anxiety and risks to their health. But combining the […]

May 1, 2018

The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a new feature available via its My HealtheVet portal that provides veterans with online access to their medical images and associated study reports. The VA Medical Images and Reports feature on My HealtheVet […]

March 27, 2018

There is a lot of talk in healthcare about using artificial intelligence to improve patient care and boost operational efficiencies. But is the technology being overhyped? Or are AI applications making a real difference? James Golden, senior managing director for […]

March 22, 2018

The Mayo Clinic is using imaging on a regular basis, creating point-of-care 3D anatomical models to aid physicians so frequently that 3D printing has become a regular component of patient treatment. Point-of-care manufacturing is a technology that enables the process […]

March 20, 2018

Interventional radiologists at Stanford University Medical Center are using visualization software from EchoPixel that turns 2D CT scans into 3D images so they can virtually view patents’ unique arterial anatomy to help them prepare for endovascular repair of splenic artery […]

December 29, 2017

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are using artificial intelligence to identify images of bacteria quickly and accurately through an AI-enhanced microscope, which they contend has the potential to alleviate the current national shortage of clinical microbiologists. BIDMC’s Clinical […]

December 8, 2017

Some leading healthcare organizations are beginning to apply deep learning to research efforts intended to help radiological initiatives to better diagnose diseases. Deep learning is a subset of artificial intelligence and is used by researchers to help solve many big […]