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.

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.
RSNA 2024 Program Chair Kate Hanneman highlights key trends in radiology
The cardiac radiologist and associate professor at the University of Toronto offered insights into key themes from the conference.

Five Nines | Maybe IT is Rocket Science

The conclusions of the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Board, headed by retired Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. were published in August. The board placed ultimate blame for the spacecraft's horrific destruction on NASA's corporate culture and on politicians who mandated the Shuttle's purpose and milestones. It teaches us how any massive, critical, new-technology project - including a healthcare information and image management system - can come awry.

October 1, 2003

Standards Watch | What DICOM? Why Not Simply Use HL7?

I get this question about every other month, sometimes in the forms of: "When will DICOM be replaced by HL7?", "Wouldn't HL7 version 3 make DICOM obsolete?", "Why not use one standard?"

October 1, 2003

Konica names new VP of marketing

Konica Medical Imaging Inc. has named Bill Ward as its vice president of marketing and sales.

September 25, 2003

Smith & Nephew names endoscopy business president

Smith & Nephew names Jim Taylor as president of endoscopy business.

September 25, 2003

NovaRad names southeastern sales consultant

NovaRad has named Heather Raulerson as sales consultant for the southeastern United States.

September 18, 2003

Eclipsys names VP of technology and CTO

Eclipsys Corp. has hired John Gomez as senior vice president of technology and chief technology officer (CTO).

September 18, 2003

IDX promotes Galin to president of UK subsidiary

IDX Systems Corp. has promoted Robert Galin to the post of president of IDX United Kingdom Ltd.

September 18, 2003

ACR names new appointment

The American College of Radiology (ACR) appointed Cindy Moran as its assistant executive director for government relations.

September 11, 2003

Around the web

Cardiovascular Business

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.

Cardiovascular Business

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.

Radiology Business

Key Medicare reimbursement and No Surprises Act updates from RSNA 2024

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.