Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Nuclear MedicineAI predicts dementia years before symptoms occurAn artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can recognize the signatures of dementia on amyloid PET scans two years before the onset of symptoms, according to research published online recently in Neurobiology of Aging.August 21, 2017UltrasoundWhy is thyroid cancer being overdiagnosed in Canada?Despite stable mortality rates over time, the incidence of thyroid cancer has skyrocketed in Canada -- particularly among middle-aged women and in certain provinces. The culprit for this "overdiagnosis epidemic" is diagnostic imaging, according to a study published online in CMAJ Open.August 21, 2017AIHow to develop deep-learning algorithms for radiologyDo you want to develop deep-learning algorithms for medical imaging applications at your institution? There are some important practical considerations to be aware of, according to an August 17 webinar sponsored by the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine.August 17, 2017EconomicsUtilization of MSK imaging soars over 2 decadesLed by a significant increase in the use of advanced imaging modalities, musculoskeletal imaging utilization in Medicare patients rose considerably over the past two decades, according to research published online August 4 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 16, 2017AICan AI diagnose Alzheimer's disease early?Machine-learning technology that considers clinical, imaging, proteomic, and genomic parameters shows potential for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease -- before symptoms begin to affect daily living, according to research published online August 15 in Scientific Reports.August 15, 2017UltrasoundUSPSTF to take another look at AAA screeningWill the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) change its recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening? It's too early to tell, but the task force published a draft research plan on August 10 to share its vision for how it will reassess the benefits and harms of ultrasound screening.August 10, 2017Advanced Visualization3D printing shortens hip surgery times, lowers costs3D printing can be invaluable for training surgeons and can significantly shorten hip surgery times in patients with a common adolescent hip disorder, saving thousands in surgical costs, according to researchers from the University of California, San Diego.August 10, 2017Advanced VisualizationAuntMinnie.com Advanced Visualization InsiderAugust 8, 2017MRICAD software aids monitoring of multiple sclerosisComputer-aided detection (CAD) software can help monitor multiple sclerosis progression on MRI, bridging the skill gap between neuroradiologists and nonspecialized, untrained imaging readers, according to recent research published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.August 8, 2017AIAuntMinnie.com Artificial Intelligence InsiderAugust 2, 2017Previous PagePage 119 of 393Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
