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. 

AI can differentiate between tuberculous, pyogenic spondylitis as well as radiologists

A deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) can be trained to analyze MRI scans and differentiate between tuberculous spondylitis and pyogenic spondylitis, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.

September 10, 2018
A survey conducted by the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found more than 75% of parents are generally receptive to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the management of children with respiratory illnesses in the emergency department (ED). However, some demographic subgroups, including non-Hispanic black and younger age parents, had greater reservations about the use of these technologies. 

Exact Imaging, Cambridge Consultants announce plan to improve prostate cancer detection using AI

Toronto-based Exact Imaging and Cambridge, U.K.-based Cambridge Consultants have announced a new international partnership focused on improving the way specialists visualize and detect prostate cancer.

September 7, 2018

AI-based breast cancer detection method inspired by a classic video game

The creators of a fully automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors was inspired by the classic video game Tetris. It is also almost twice as fast at finding lesions as existing techniques and just as accurate.

September 6, 2018

Deep learning system accurately assesses liver fibrosis using CT images

A deep learning system (DLS) designed to assess liver fibrosis using CT images was found to be highly accurate, according to a new study published in Radiology.

September 5, 2018

Fujifilm, Indiana University team up to study AI, develop new imaging technology

Fujifilm Corporation and the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis have announced a new research agreement that will focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to medical imaging diagnostic support systems.

August 28, 2018

AI algorithm detects lung nodules with 95% accuracy

Researchers at the University of Central Florida’s Center for Research in Computer Vision have created an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can detect specks of lung cancer in CT scans with 95 percent accuracy.

August 23, 2018

Intel, Philips work together to test how AI can speed up imaging analysis

Intel and Philips announced that they have joined forces to work on artificial intelligence (AI) by using Intel’s Xeon Scalable processors and OpenVINO toolkit to test two use cases for deep learning inference models.

August 17, 2018

AI accurately IDs diminutive polyps during colonoscopy

Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) powered by artificial intelligence can accurately assess diminutive colorectal polyps, according to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. But is the CAD’s performance level high enough that specialists can follow the recommended “diagnose-and leave” strategy for diminutive polyps?

August 15, 2018

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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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