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. 

ACR names new appointment

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

Cytogen taps Schnittker as VP and CFO

Cytogen Corp. has tapped Christopher P. Schnittker as vice president and CFO.

RITA names new VP, international sales

RITA Medical Systems Inc. this week has a new vice president of international sales and marketing.

Orex names new staff members

Jason Koshnitsky joins the company as director of the global radiotherapy business, while Paul Sysmans becomes vice president and general manager for Europe.

Fujifilm names VP of eastern sales

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. has selected Thomas Andersson as vice president of eastern sales.

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