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.

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024
Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD
CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.
Can large language models break language barriers in radiology reports?
With the growing demand for virtual care and an increasingly mobile population, the need to improve communication with non-English-speaking patients is immense.
Most patients want to know if AI is involved in their care
“With this signal about the public’s preference for notification, the question for health systems and policymakers is not whether to notify patients but when and how.”
New algorithm is twice as accurate at predicting stroke timing compared to the standard of care
Determining stroke onset is critical for management, as there is a small window of time for initiating treatment that can inhibit damage.

How one man saved his wife’s eyesight with a 3D printer

Most would consider a do-it-yourself project to be something pretty straightforward: staining the deck, building a new shelf, or any number of small-scale projects. For Michael Balzer, however, do-it-yourself includes helping plan a tumor removal procedure that saved his wife’s eyesight. And it was all possible thanks to 3D printing.

January 19, 2015

Radiologists visually scan just a quarter of lung tissue in search of nodules

Eye-tracking technology is providing valuable insight into radiologist reading methods of lung nodules on CT images, including the fact that the majority of radiologists visually inspect just a small portion of the lung, according to a study published in the January edition of Radiology.

January 19, 2015

Siemens announces FDA clearance of two-detector Multix Fusion DR System

New version of Siemens’ established digital imaging solution offers two-detector X-ray technology for smaller budgets

January 16, 2015

To ensure CAD success, rads must learn to trust in tech

When it comes to radiologists using computer-aided diagnosis software, establishing an appropriate level of trust with the technology is vital, according to a review published in the February issue of Clinical Radiology.

January 15, 2015

Real-time MRI guides Parkinson's surgery for the first time

In effort to treat a patient with Parkinson's disease, neurosurgeons at UC San Diego Health System have implanted a deep brain stimulator (DBS) using 3D, real-time MRI for guidance. 

December 17, 2014

TeraRecon highlights major iNtuition and iNteract+ implementations and innovations at RSNA 2014

TeraRecon, (www.terarecon.com), a leader in advanced visualization and enterprise medical image viewing solutions, highlighted major implementation and innovations of its iNtuition advanced visualization solution combined with its new iNteract+ interoperability capabilities, at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), held at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, November 30th-Dec 4th, 2014. 

December 3, 2014

GI View Ltd. receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the Aer-O-Scope colonoscope system for colorectal cancer screening

GI View Ltd., developer of advanced GI screening systems, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its flagship product, the Aer-O-Scope™ Colonoscope System, an advanced, comprehensive and easy-to-use system for colorectal cancer screening.  Market introduction is expected in the U.S. in early 2016.

December 3, 2014

TeraRecon announces Any/\One upgrade program at RSNA 2014

TeraRecon, (www.terarecon.com), a leading in advanced visualization and enterprise medical image viewing solutions, today announced the availability of a truly first-of-kind upgrade program called Any/\One™, at the 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), held at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, November 30th-Dec 4th, 2014.

December 1, 2014

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.

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Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

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New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.