Why One CEO Is Excited About Breast Imaging AI
Volpara Health CEO Teri Thomas thinks AI will shape the future of radiology. This belief is a major reason why Volpara combined with South Korean AI company Lunit earlier this year, she said.
GE HealthCare Launches New AI Suite to Catch Breast Cancer Sooner
At RSNA 2023, GE HealthCare announced the launch of a new AI suite designed to simplify radiologists’ workflows when reading mammograms and help them detect breast cancer in patients sooner. The new offering includes three AI tools made by iCAD.
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How PDPM Optimization Improves Facility Financial Performance
Transitioning to PDPM models significantly shifted the healthcare industry. By replacing the RUG system, healthcare providers cut waste and more accurately reflect the care each patient received.
Google Partners with iCAD, Licenses Its Mammography AI Model for the First Time
Medical device manufacturer iCAD entered into a development and commercialization agreement with Google Health, in which it will integrate Google’s mammography AI technology into its suite of breast imaging AI products. The agreement marks Google’s first commercial partnership to deploy its breast imaging AI model into clinical practice.
ASCO: MRIs, contrast-enhanced mammography useful for small breast tumors
“There is a real need to detect cancers that are small [less than 1 cm] before they metastasize. That would be the Holy Grail.”
When does being too optimistic about medical treatments become harmful for patients?
More medicine, more tests and more treatments doesn’t necessarily mean better health. Some patients might have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the benefits that can come from medical interventions and in turn might overlook some of the potential harms that come with treatment. The results of this not only include potentially disappointing outcomes, but […]