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. 

RSS icon

HHS awards $119M+ for state, territory prevention programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $119 million to U.S. states and territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition and decrease smoking.

PerkinElmer posts lower income in FY09, despite increase in Q4

PerkinElmer's net income dipped in the 2009 fiscal year, despite posting gains in the fourth quarter, which ended Jan. 3, 2010.

Microsoft, NSF team up in the clouds

Microsoft and the National Science Foundation (NSF) have agreed to offer free access to advanced cloud computing resourcesto individual researchers and research groups selected through NSF's merit review process.

Infinitt, peerVue integrate PACS workflow technologies

Image and information management solutions provider Infinitt North America and workflow and communications technology provider peerVue have entered into an integration agreement that will allow Infinnit PACS customers to launch peerVues qi-Vue from their existing PACS workstations.

ACC taps Solomon as CMO of business development

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has appointed Henry A. Solomon, MD, to its executive team where he will serve as chief medical officer (CMO) of business development.

DOD, VA request $2.8 billion for health IT projects

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have requested a combined $2.8 billion for health IT projects in the 2011 federal budget. The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for $1.5 billion while the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for $1.3 billion.

IMRIS to acquire NASL and its MR-compatible surgical robot

Imris has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NeuroArm Surgical Limited, a privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta, and its MR-compatible neurosurgical robot.

Should CMS reimburse for CTC?

Did the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) make a mistake last year when it decided it would not reimburse for CT colonography (CTC)?

Displaying 2473 - 2480 of 4337

Around the web

Radiology Business
Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

Harvard’s David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.

Cardiovascular Business
‘A significant milestone’: First US patients receive doses of new PET radiotracer for CAD

Back in September, the FDA approved GE HealthCare’s new PET radiotracer, flurpiridaz F-18, for patients with known or suspected CAD. It is seen by many in the industry as a major step forward in patient care. 

Cardiovascular Business
Continuation of 99mTc-PYP shortage prompts need for alternative cardiac amyloidosis imaging

After three years of intermittent shortages of nuclear imaging tracer technetium-99m pyrophosphate, there are no signs of the shortage abating.