Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.
Real-world implementation of AI in mammography
Samir Patel, MD, radiologist at Radiology Inc., and a board member of the Beacon Health System, explains how AI is being implemented in clinical practice for breast imaging.
FDA has now cleared 700 AI healthcare algorithms, more than 76% in radiology
Medical imaging makes up 76% of all the FDA-cleared artificial intelligence clinical algorithms used for direct patient care.
Artificial intelligence ROI considerations in radiology
Rad Partners' Nina Kottler, MD, explains what practices should consider when assessing artificial intelligence solutions in an era where there is little reimbursement.
ChatGPT struggles with echocardiography, but still shows potential to help cardiology trainees
ChatGPT may not be quite ready to help prepare trainees for their next echocardiography exam—but it does show promise.

12 imaging centers now sending rad results to CORHIO HIE

Imaging company Health Images and the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO), both based out of Denver, have announced that Health Images will now be sending radiology results performed at its 12 locations into the CORHIO health information exchange (HIE). 

May 5, 2016

New Datalux medical computers announced

WINCHESTER, Va. – Datalux Corporation introduces two new 24-inch medical all-in-one computers - the Datalux IPIX LT24 and the Datalux Alpha AC24.

March 25, 2016

New MR applications from Siemens Healthcare launched to provide greater efficiency in neurology departments

Siemens Healthcare has launched a range of new MR applications to help hospitals reduce the time needed for MR imaging within neurology. It is estimated that 20 to 25 per cent of all MR examinations are neurological, with the number expected to grow in 20161. The applications have therefore been designed to help organisations increase patient throughput in order to maintain an efficient workflow. 

March 23, 2016

GE Health Cloud Welcomes New Partners, New Apps to Ecosystem Connecting 2 Million Imaging Systems Worldwide

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare today announced two large systems integrators (SIs) and seven leading-edge independent software vendors (ISVs) are planning to move their innovative digital solutions to the new GE Health Cloud. Designed exclusively for the healthcare industry and resting on the shoulders of GE’s industrial-strength Predix™ platform, the GE Health Cloud will ultimately connect more than 2 million imaging machines worldwide, including 500,000 GE Healthcare devices.

March 2, 2016

PatientKeeper and National Decision Support Announce Integration Initiative

At HIMSS16, the companies will preview Appropriate Use Criteria embedded in PatientKeeper CPOE.

March 1, 2016

Apollo PACS, Inc. is Now Apollo Enterprise Imaging Corp

Falls Church, VA – Feb. 16, 2016 – Apollo PACS, the pioneer in enterprise imaging and clinical multimedia management solutions has announced it has changed its name to Apollo Enterprise Imaging Corp, to better convey its expertise. 

February 24, 2016

HIMSS16 Presentation Highlights the Role of Wolters Kluwer ProVation Order Sets in Standardizing Care During a Public Health Crisis

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Health division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that Rabin Pant, director of clinical informatics with Methodist Health System, will present a session at HIMSS16 highlighting the critical role of effective point of care clinical content management during a public health crisis. The session titled “The Value of Standardized Care in a Public Health Crisis” will demonstrate how ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate® Decision Support enabled the organization to lay a foundation of highly-reliable, evidence-based clinical care during the health system’s response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Dallas.

February 23, 2016

eHealth Technologies Empowers Imaging Interoperability for CRISP

Partnership Enables the CRISP HIE Community Access to Medical Images.

February 23, 2016

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Medical Imaging

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Real-world implementation of AI in mammography

FDA has now cleared 700 AI healthcare algorithms, more than 76% in radiology

Artificial intelligence ROI considerations in radiology

ChatGPT struggles with echocardiography, but still shows potential to help cardiology trainees

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