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. 

Imaging disrupter Nanox acquiring AI firm, teleradiology outfit for total of $230M

The publicly traded startup is paying $200M to land artificial intelligence expert Zebra Medical and $30 million more for USARad, the three said. 

August 11, 2021
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Abbott’s AI-powered coronary imaging platform receives FDA approval

This latest announcement comes just a few months after the platform gained CE mark approval.

August 3, 2021
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American College of Radiology links with ophthalmologists to expand AI efforts into eyecare

ACR is collaborating with the American Academy of Ophthalmology on the initiative, adding new data and use cases to its AI-LAB platform.

July 28, 2021
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Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus

The world’s largest medical imaging conference will return to Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 28, after the pandemic forced its in-person cancellation in 2020. 

July 21, 2021
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Coronary CT imaging artificial intelligence firm HeartFlow to go public in $2.4B deal

The Redwood City, California, company uses CCTA images to create personalized 3D models of the heart and sees a potential $50B market for its products following the transaction.

July 19, 2021

Radiologist-founded imaging lab specializing in artificial intelligence sold for $80M

First launched in 2010 by physicians with Texas Radiology Group, Intrinsic Imaging provides services in support of clinical and medical device trials. 

July 15, 2021
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American Medical Association approves 1st artificial intelligence CPT code specific to radiology

The "industry milestone" will help radiologists spot incidental vertebral compression fractures during chest CT exams.

July 7, 2021
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Artificial intelligence predicts delayed radiology turnaround times during nights and weekends

Predicting such delays could help improve relationships between referrers and radiologists, San Francisco imaging experts wrote recently.  

June 28, 2021

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"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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