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.

New software could improve diagnosis of lung conditions for patients who cannot tolerate contrast dye
The machine learning-based software uses a formula called the Integrated Jacobian Formulation to calculate lung volume based on metrics derived from imaging taken during inhalation and exhalation.
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AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes
PAD patients evaluated with HeartFlow's noninvasive FFR_CTAnalysis technology prior to surgery experienced much better outcomes, including a 63% lower risk of all-cause mortality after five years.
FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals
The FDA has cleared over 150 artificial intelligence- or machine learning-enabled medical devices since the beginning of August.
Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow
Some believe it could make their jobs easier, while others perceive AI as a threat to their employment, new survey data suggest.
New low-field MRI small enough to plug into a standard wall outlet saves money without sacrificing safety
And with the help of deep learning techniques, it provides diagnostic quality imaging.

You’ve never seen fruit like this

Taking a break from imaging patients, an MRI technologist from Boston University Medical School took scans of a variety of fruits and vegetables. The images produced are worth a look.

April 25, 2014

NovoPath Debuts Web Portal for Patient Access to Test Result Reports

NovoPath introduces a customizable web portal to its NovoPath anatomic pathology laboratory information system (APLIS), helping customers efficiently comply with new legislation requiring labs to provide direct patient access to reports.  The new feature enables patients with test results to log on to a web portal through a lab’s website and download the documents generated through NovoPath’s APLIS.

April 21, 2014

Studies back coronary CTA, and other recent research

A summary of trends in cardiac CT presented last month at the American College of Cardiology scientific session in Washington, D.C., provided an opportunity for a victory lap of sorts for coronary CT angiography (CTA) in the emergency department.

April 11, 2014

Philips drives digital imaging innovations at ECR 2014

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will demonstrate advanced image quality, visualization and clinical decision support at the European Congress of Radiology, March 6-10, in Vienna, Austria. 

March 10, 2014

RamSoft Launches PowerServer RIS/PACS/PM; an ICD-10 Compliant Practice Management Solution

Today, RamSoft announces the launch of PowerServer RIS/PACS/PM, a comprehensive workflow application for imaging centers in the United States requiring an all-in-one, web-based imaging workflow and practice management/billing solution that is also ICD-10 compliant.

November 23, 2013

vRad Goes Live with Visage 7

Visage Imaging Inc. (“Visage”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro Medicus Ltd. (ASX: PME), announced today that its Visage® 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform has been successfully implemented as part of RG2SM, vRad’s next-generation radiology operational management solution.

November 23, 2013

Another perspective on the EHR

Regina Harrell, MD, detailed a visit to one of her homebound patients and her difficulty in holistically recording his health using an EHR in an article published Nov. 17 on NPR.org.

November 22, 2013

New MEDHOST Service Deciphers Required Public Health Information Reporting for Hospitals Mandated by Meaningful Use Stage 2

To help hospitals successfully submit syndromic surveillance, lab results and immunization registries to their state’s designated public health agency as required by Meaningful Use Stage 2, MEDHOST today announced the launch of its “YourCareLink” service. By utilizing YourCareLink, hospitals can free internal staff to focus on other core measures required for Meaningful Use Stage 2 attestation and leave the labor-intensive management and monitoring of the public health information reporting to MEDHOST.

November 20, 2013

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

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.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

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

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

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

Artificial Intelligence

New software could improve diagnosis of lung conditions for patients who cannot tolerate contrast dye

AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes

FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals

Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow

New low-field MRI small enough to plug into a standard wall outlet saves money without sacrificing safety

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