Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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AI IDs brain hemorrhages at high level, bests 2 of 4 radiologists

AI can detect brain hemorrhages in CT scans more accurately than some radiologists, according to new findings published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Partners HealthCare announces new investment funds for AI, other advanced technologies

Partners HealthCare has launched two new investment funds designed to improve funding for AI solutions and other key technologies.

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AI earns high marks for evaluating x-rays in ED setting

Deep learning algorithms can be trained to flag suspicious chest x-rays in an emergency department (ED) setting, according to new research published in Radiology.

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AI flags patients at increased risk of CVD

Researchers have trained a machine learning model to identify patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder that increases a person’s risk of coronary artery disease.

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How AI can help healthcare providers with patient risk stratification

Deep learning can be used to predict the future hospitalization of pediatric patients, according to new research published in the American Journal of Managed Care

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Radiologists, AI an accurate combination for detecting breast cancer

Working alongside machine learning technology can help radiologists detect more breast cancers, according to new findings published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging.

AI-powered radiation reduction solution gains FDA clearance

Sanford, Florida-based Omega Medical Imaging announced that its new FluoroShield radiation reduction system has received FDA approval.

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Accurate AI: New pneumothorax software outperforms many radiologists

A new AI system is able to identify pneumothorax more accurately than many radiologists.

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Compensation for heart specialists continues to climb. What does this say about cardiology as a whole? Could private equity's rising influence bring about change? We spoke to MedAxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, a veteran cardiologist himself, to learn more.

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”