Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks. 

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Patient portal messages can train AI to support personalized care in endocrinology (and beyond)

For the study, researchers had five diabetes specialists judge precision AI tools developed from a large, longitudinal dataset of patients’ individually expressed needs. 

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Industry watchers call healthcare AI a ‘double-edged sword’ that ‘cannot function in isolation’

Healthcare may finally have struck a healthy balance between AI hype and AI reality, according to a report from impartial observers who are also, indirectly at least, healthcare AI stakeholders.

Is AI just what the doctor ordered for the radiologist shortage? Yes and no

AI shines in radiology when tasked with interpreting images of patients whose odds of illness are either very high or very low. In these cases, the technology could help mitigate burnout and supplement staffing. 

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The future of AI in nursing is already here yet still on the way

Is AI changing the profession of nursing—or are nurses changing AI? 

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7 pointers for AI-driven quality control in medicine

By automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistent “QC,” well-deployed AI not only unburdens healthcare professionals but also sets new standards for efficiency and reliability in medical practice. 

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AI has come a long way in healthcare, still has a long way to go: Research recap

As AI continues its march through healthcare organizations around the world, the notion that it will replace the sector’s human workers fades but does not disappear. 

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How generative AI for healthcare is similar to—and different from—its conventional older cousin

The National Academy of Medicine considers some pertinent ins and outs of GenAI. 

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FDA takes first step toward ending animal testing as part of ‘3.0 modernization'

Monoclonal antibody therapies will be the first drugs permitted to take advantage of alternatives, including advanced lab simulations and artificial intelligence. A pilot framework to phase out the decades-long requirement for animal testing will be rolled out in the coming year, the FDA said.

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech has received reports of its Automated Impella Controller failing to connect properly with Impella heart pumps. If this happens, the FDA warned, it may put patients at risk.

Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.