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. 

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CT texture analysis proves promising in identifying renal masses

Computed tomography texture analysis (CTTA) was successful in categorizing special renal masses in a study published online Sept. 16 in Academic Radiology.

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CT Colonography Gets Another Look

As colorectal cancer screening research marches on and options for screening continue to be evaluated, one constant remains.

Dual-energy CT colonography found to be efficient 'one-stop' staging examination

Preoperative dual-energy CT colonography has been found to be an accurate and dose-efficient primary staging examination for colorectal cancer, which ranks second in women and third in men for most commonly diagnosed cancers in developed countries.

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Evaluating CAD

The use of computer-aided detection (CAD) in screening mammography has ballooned in recent years. A decade ago, about one-third of screening mammograms were interpreted using CAD, now it’s used in the clear majority of cases. But what impact does this tool have on interpreting digital mammograms?

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MRI detects single atom

Scientists in Switzerland have used MRI technology to detect a single atom in a laboratory. Detecting the signal from a single atom has moved scientists forward in their goal of imaging molecules—the key to unlocking many diseases.

Handheld scanner could assist in cancer fight

An American scientist and entrepreneur is backing ground-breaking technology that could develop a new ultrasound chip leading to iPhone-sized imaging systems that will cost doctors about the same as a stethoscope.

3D printing offers unique souvenir—your brain

If you wanted to show off your brains, you could perhaps hang your diploma on your wall or maybe enter a trivia night competition. But for those who literally want to show off their brains, a new 3D printing company is offering the opportunity for a more hands-on approach.

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CT can often be swapped for chest tomosynthesis, reducing dose

Chest tomosynthesis (CTS) could streamline radiological work-up logistics as well as optimize an institution’s CT resources and reduce effective radiation doses, according to a study published this month in Academic Radiology.

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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. 

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.

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