Louise Gagnon[email protected]AIRadiologists need to adopt AI early to secure futureMuch of what radiologists do today will be automated in the future, and it would behoove them to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) early to ensure their future value in healthcare, according to a presentation on April 27 at the Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting in Montreal.May 3, 2018AISummers: Radiologists shouldn't be intimidated by AIMONTREAL - Radiologists shouldn't be intimidated by artificial intelligence (AI), even though developments in the field are coming at lightning speed, according to Dr. Ronald Summers, PhD, who delivered the opening address at the Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting on April 26.April 26, 2018UltrasoundAI can obviate biopsies of indolent thyroid nodulesAn artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can characterize thyroid nodules on ultrasound with a high degree of accuracy, potentially helping to avoid unnecessary biopsies of indolent lesions, according to research published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.August 6, 2017CTOttawa Hospital slashes lung cancer treatment timeWhat's the best way to reduce time to treatment for patients with abnormal CT scans who are referred for suspected lung cancer? The radiology department at a Canadian hospital was able to cut the time to treatment in half for referred patients, according to a presentation at last month's Canadian Association of Radiologists meeting in Montreal.May 7, 2017AIFrom king to data scientist: Radiologists must adapt to AIThe arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology will force radiologists to take on new responsibilities to remain integral members of the healthcare team, according to a talk at the Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting last month.May 2, 2017CareersRadiologists should ease into their golden yearsWhat's the best way for a radiologist to retire? A retirement plan that's phased in is likely the best fit for most radiologists -- as well as their practices -- according to a past president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), speaking at CAR's recent annual meeting in Montreal.April 25, 2017CTCanadian guidelines support CT lung cancer screeningNew guidelines published yesterday in Canada call for annual CT lung cancer screening of asymptomatic adults ages 55 to 74 who are at high risk for lung cancer. The guidelines were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal and issued by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.March 7, 2016CTLung cancer or valley fever? CT can spot the differenceCharacteristics seen on CT chest scans can enable physicians to distinguish between lung nodules caused by fungal infections such as valley fever and those caused by lung cancer, according to a poster presented at the recent American College of Chest Physicians annual meeting.November 15, 2015Radiation Oncology/Therapy3D printing helps shape radiation therapy to patientsNew uses abound for 3D printing -- and now you can add radiation therapy to the list. A Canadian medical physicist has developed a 3D printing technique that converts data from CT scans of patients into wearable pads that help radiation beams conform to patient anatomy.October 11, 2015Industry NewsHygiene education prompts rads to clean up their actGiving radiologists information about the importance of disinfection and sanitization practices at the workstation prompted them to clean their work areas more often, according to the results of a Canadian study. The researchers believe the findings offer hope for reducing bacterial contamination in the workplace.June 17, 2015Previous PagePage 5 of 7Next PageTop StoriesCTVideo: SCCT president offers highlights for upcoming meetingSCCT President Maros Ferencik, MD, PhD, spoke to AuntMinnie about research and trends that will be explored at the society's upcoming meeting.CTCT reveals changes in lung holes in emphysema patientsMRIMRI-based radiomics help predict breast cancer chemotherapy responsePractice ManagementCMS' proposed 2026 MPFS rule would impact imagingMRIExplainable AI model finds breast tumors on MRI
