Erik L. Ridley[email protected]AIMost 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, 2019ISImaging analytics platform optimizes MRI operationsVIENNA - The combination of an imaging analytics platform and lean management concepts can deliver substantial improvements in MRI department operational efficiency without affecting the quality of care, researchers reported at ECR 2019.March 1, 2019AIAI dominates at ECR 2019's technical exhibitionIn the exhibition area at ECR 2019, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Unsurprisingly, it is the dominant theme at this year's congress. In addition to new applications for enhancing radiology workflow and image processing, notable industry trends include the ongoing development of software platforms designed to make it easier for medical imaging professionals to adopt AI in clinical practice.February 28, 2019AIAI algorithm predicts glioblastoma patient survivalVIENNA - An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm shows promise for helping radiologists predict progression-free survival in patients with glioblastoma based on the analysis of postoperative MRI scans, according to a presentation on Friday at ECR 2019.February 28, 2019AIAI-based CAD software improves breast cancer detectionVIENNA - Computer-aided detection (CAD) software based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help radiologists of all levels of experience detect more breast cancers and improve accuracy, according to research presented on Thursday at ECR 2019.February 27, 2019Previous PagePage 87 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
