RSNA 2018: How AI can help, but also hack into medical imaging

"Neural networks, such as cycle-consistent generative adversarial network (CycleGAN), are not only able to learn what breast cancer looks like, we have now shown that they can insert these learned characteristics into mammograms of healthy patients or remove cancerous lesions from the image and replace them with normal looking tissue,” said Anton S. Becker, MD, at RSNA 2018 in Chicago.

RSNA 2018: CT-guided treatment aids back pain, sciatica patients

Pulsed Radiofrequency

Illustration of pulsed radiofrequency applied to the root nerve. Photo courtesy of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Treatment that delivers pulses of energy directly to nerves near the spine is a safe and effective procedure in patients with acute lower back pain, according to research presented Tuesday, Nov. 27, at RSNA 2018 in Chicago. The method may help patients who have not responded to conservative treatments.

FDA to modernize, finalize 510(k) clearance pathway for medical devices

The FDA has announced plans to modernize and finalize its 510(k) clearance pathway as part of a continuing effort to advance the review of safety and effectiveness of medical devices, according to a recent statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, and Jeff Shuren, MD, director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).

Siemens Healthineers mammography reading software planned to include AI-based decision support

During the 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Siemens Healthineers showcases the new planned AI-based features with its mammography reading and reporting solution, syngo.Breast Care.1 These features are designed to provide physicians with interactive decision support.

Siemens Healthineers unveils multix impact to expand access to high-auality digital x-ray imaging

At the 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30 at Chicago’s McCormick Place,Siemens Healthineers introduces the Multix Impact, an affordably priced, floor-mounted digital radiography (DR) system that provides access to high-quality imaging technology.