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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Diffusion-weighted MRI depicts early adaptations in nontransplanted kidneys

Diffusion-weighted MRI has been shown to depict early adaptations in the remaining nontransplanted kidneys of donors after nephrectomy, according to a study published in the March issue of Radiology.

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Imaging in the HIE

This week, more than 38,000 people made their way to Orlando, Fla., for the Health Information and Management Systems Society's annual conference. In addition to getting a reprieve from the frigid temperatures across much of the rest of the country, attendees were treated with a look at the latest innovations in health IT.

Cyberattacks moving to medicine

Networks and Internet-connected devices in hospitals, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies are being routinely infiltrated by sophisticated cyberattacks, according to a report released by Norse and SANS on Feb. 19. 

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Working toward IT goals at HIMSS14

As the saying goes, nothing worth doing is ever easy. Given the amount of effort health IT professionals have expended on various initiatives in recent years, the rewards promise to be extremely worthwhile.

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HIMSS executive VP, Carla Smith, previews this year’s show

With HIMSS14 in Orlando, Fla., coming up just around the corner Feb. 23-27, Health Imaging wanted an insider’s view on what to expect from the show. Read on for a Q&A conducted via email with Carla Smith, MA, CNM, executive vice president of HIMSS.

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Sonoelastography aids carpal tunnel diagnosis

Sonoelastography offers significant improvement in the diagnostic accuracy of the ultrasonographic assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), according to a study published in the February issue of Radiology.

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USPSTF takes first steps toward CTC reimbursement

Last month, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) included CT colonography (CTC) in a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening, setting the stage for potential Medicare reimbursement of the procedure in the future.

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CT colonography effectively identifies carpet lesions

CT colonography has been found to effectively depict carpet lesions, according to a study published in the February issue of 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.