Clinical Research

Prostate Cancer

Point-based risk prediction model reduces prostate biopsies by up to 20%

The model incorporates specific data from MRI exams with patient risk factors to predict whether a person is likely to develop clinically significant prostate cancer.

May 7, 2024
AI for diabetic retinopathy

GPT-4 now has vision—can it actually read chest X-rays?

Finely tuned, pre-trained large language models are beginning to reliably translate image content into text, but are they ready to take on medical images? 

May 7, 2024
Interview with Nehal Mehta, MD, University of Pennsylvania, who explains how coronary inflammation can be seen using AI on cardiac CT scans to better risk stratify patients and begin preventive drug therapy.

AI helps cardiologists track new drug's effect on inflammation

The combination of AI and CT helped Nehal Mehta, MD, and colleagues track the performance of a new drug designed to target coronary inflammation. 

May 7, 2024
live MRI video of stuttering

Real-time MRI shows exact mechanisms underlying man's stutter

This development could help scientists fine-tune speech therapy to people who struggle with speaking. 

May 6, 2024
MRI sensor made from fiber optic cables detects errors in magnetic field at lighting fast speed

New sensor detects errors in MRI exams at 'lightning fast' speed

The sensor uses laser light encased in fiber cables and a small glass container filled with gas to measure changes in the strength of a magnetic field. 

May 2, 2024
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New research offers reminder of why ChatGPT should not be used for second opinions

Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports. 

May 1, 2024
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Mindfulness audio eases symptoms for prostate cancer patients during radiation therapy

Experts signaled optimism for how their findings could benefit men who might be reluctant to seek support while battling cancer. 

April 30, 2024
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Edema scores can help predict the aggressiveness of breast cancer

Applying an edema classification system to preoperative MRI exams provides insight into whether patients' breast cancer will spread.

April 29, 2024

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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