A common cause of stroke and dementia, small vessel disease (SVD), can now be detected in brain CT scans using AI algorithms. Scientists from Imperial College London (ICL), in the UK used machine learning (ML) to diagnose the neurological disease and say their technique will enable clinicians to del
Dr Vijay M. Rao, RSNA President for 2018 - Photo Credit: Matthew Lester The President of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) has called for radiology leaders to combat fear around AI by promoting its benefits. Dr Vijay Rao, who became President of the over 100 years old international socie
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to create high-quality medical images which expose patients to less radiation. Radiologists require high-quality images based on large amounts of data to make accurate diagnoses but acquiring sufficient data means exposing patients to large doses of radi
Experts from the medical profession and technologists gathered in central London today for a breakfast meeting to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can help the NHS. Dr Anthony Chang addressed the audience The meeting was kickstarted by a video message from Dr Anthony Chang, the Chair and F
When it comes to eCare, patients are way ahead of their doctors. During the summer of 2015 Neilsen surveyed 5014 patients and 626 physicians. Among the specific results found are that while 36% of patients would like 24/7 access to telephone advice, only 14% currently have it. Text reminders for ap
By Timothy Chou, PhD As a healthcare professional, you might agree that something has to change in our healthcare system. While we could debate public policy, insurance carriers and the law, I’ll make a case there are significant steps in technology, which could fundamentally change healthcare in th
By Timothy Chou, PhD As a healthcare professional, you might agree that something has to change in our healthcare system. While we could debate public policy, insurance carriers and the law, I’ll make a case there are significant steps in technology, which could fundamentally change healthcare in th
AIMed is the result of initiatives from CHOC Children’s Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute (MI3), led by Dr. Anthony Chang, CHOC’s Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer. The mission of MI3 is to transform CHOC Children’s into a leader in Medical Intelligence and Inn
Photo credit: James Cridland By Dr Anthony Chang, MD, MPH, MS, MBA The MIT Initiative on Digital Economy dyad Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson, authors of the previous New York Times best-selling work The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity, again successfully and succinctly set t