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.

GBCA dose reduced by up to 80% with help from deep learning-based image reconstruction
Although GBCAs are largely considered safe, there are concerns about how gadolinium retention could affect patients who require repeated imaging.
Deep learning-based reconstruction nearly halves spinal MRI acquisition times
The accelerated exam does not come at the expense of image quality, according to new work published in Academic Radiology.
Experts highlight 'significant concerns' with fluctuating accuracy of popular large language models
As these models continue to advance, it is important to understand how their performance holds up over time.
FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis
Ultromics designed EchoGo Amyloidosis to evaluate routine echocardiogram results for signs of cardiac amyloidosis. It received the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2023.
Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?
“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem."

Editor's Note: Imaging in the Age of IT

It’s November, so it must be RSNA. To me, the terms are synonymous —and the cold weather and predictions of snow in the Windy City tell meit’s time for radiology’s annual pilgrimage to Chicago.

November 1, 2006

Industry round-up: Emageon, Kodak Health Group. Vital Images

Emageon and Vital Images have inked an integration and reselleragreement under which Emageon will resell Vital Images’ Vitrea softwareas an integrated component within its Enterprise Visual Medical System(EVMS).

October 31, 2006

Partnerships: Kodak and Siemens; Misys and mTuitive

Eastman Kodak has integrated Siemens Medical Solutions’FUSION7D software that enhances visualization of cancerous tumors andlesions into the latest version of its KODAK CARESTREAM PACS platform.

October 30, 2006

Executive announcements: InSite One, TechniScan

InSiteOne has added to its business development and sales team to focuson providing greater support to its top industry channel partners whilegrowing the distribution channel partners in particular.

October 30, 2006

HHS gives CCHIT recognized certification body status

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has designated theCertification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT)as a Recognized Certification Body (RCB).

October 27, 2006

Executive Announcements: iCAD adds to leadership; UltraSPECT new head in North America

iCAD named Jean Boyle as vice president of service.

October 26, 2006

Emageon elects French to Board

Emageon elected Douglas D. French to its Board of Directors, which makes the company’s ninth board appointment.

October 19, 2006

Connecting clinicians panel finds slow progress

A panel discussion during the General Sessions at AHIMA 2006 focused onthe state of adoption of EHR systems by physicians and healthcareorganizations.

October 16, 2006

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Cardiovascular Business

Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services.

Cardiovascular Business

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business

‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

Artificial Intelligence

GBCA dose reduced by up to 80% with help from deep learning-based image reconstruction

Deep learning-based reconstruction nearly halves spinal MRI acquisition times

Experts highlight 'significant concerns' with fluctuating accuracy of popular large language models

FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis

Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?

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