Erik L. Ridley[email protected]AIAccuracy of AI algorithms may drop with independent dataThe performance of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for classifying chest x-rays dropped when they were used with patient populations that were different from the ones on which they were trained, according to research published online March 5 in the Journal of Digital Imaging.March 12, 2019CTAAOS: QCT finds low bone density in lumbar fusion patientsPreoperative quantitative CT (QCT) scans in patients about to receive spinal fusion surgery show that many have low bone density that was previously undiagnosed, according to research presented March 12 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in Las Vegas.March 11, 2019BreastMammo AI software yields workflow, economic benefitsA computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm based on artificial intelligence (AI) proved to be better than traditional CAD in helping radiologists detect breast cancer. The AI-based CAD could also improve efficiency and increase revenues, according to research presented at ECR 2019 in Vienna.March 11, 2019AIAuntMinnie.com Artificial Intelligence InsiderMarch 10, 2019AIMost radiology AI studies lack proper validationRadiology artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms must be properly validated on external image data before being used clinically for image analysis tasks. But most studies in the literature haven't performed this crucial step, according to research published in the March issue of the Korean Journal of Radiology.March 7, 2019PACS/VNAPhilips to buy Carestream's healthcare IT businessRoyal Philips, the parent of Philips Healthcare, has signed a deal to acquire Carestream Health's IT business in a major consolidation within the radiology IT market. The deal bolsters Philips' already-strong activities in healthcare IT, giving the company access to additional distribution and software development capabilities.March 6, 2019BreastJNCI: Breast screening AI software equals radiologistsArtificial intelligence (AI)-based software can detect cancer on screening mammography studies as accurately as an average breast radiologist, according to research published online March 5 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI). But it could not beat the best radiologists in the study.March 6, 2019RegulatoryGottlieb steps down as FDA commissionerU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb is resigning and will be leaving the agency over the next month, according to multiple published reports.March 4, 2019UltrasoundSocieties renew call to pull ultrasound contrast warningThe ultrasound community is taking another run at removing the "black box" warning required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ultrasound contrast agents. Several societies have asked the FDA to remove the warning from the labeling of ultrasound contrast agents.March 4, 2019AIEthical AI in radiology is focus of draft statementThe rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for radiology applications has led to concerns over how to ensure its safe and appropriate use. In response, seven prominent radiology and imaging informatics societies in North America and Europe have teamed up to draft a statement on the ethics of AI.March 4, 2019Previous PagePage 83 of 389Next PageTop StoriesAIU.S. FDA may need to clarify SaMD validation standardsIn a video interview, a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute expert describes what the "rigor spectrum" is in validation study designs.Molecular ImagingPSMA-PET/CT may replace NaF-PET/CT in advanced prostate cancerWomens ImagingPreop breast MRI improves surgical planning, but use disparities remainWomens ImagingFIGO classification from MRI leads to moderate agreement among radsSponsor ContentRegister Now: Breaking Barriers in Breast Imaging Webinar
