Artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be a leading trend in the field of radiation services. While there is some fear by some radiology professionals because of how fast this new technology has impacted the service, radiology researchers recommend that radiologists should embrace AI as opposed to being in fear of it. The consensus of opinion is that AI has a positive impact on outcomes because it provides a more insightful interpretation that adds value to reports. So, AI service is truly the beginning of a brand-new era in the field of radiology.
Imaging Analytics
Radiologists are finding out that the use of imaging analytics help to detect abnormalities on imaging exams. Further impacting the use of imaging, new technology goes one step further by conducting retrospective analyses of previous imaging studies. That's a big deal since this makes it possible for imaging studies to be screened for possible conditions that are asymptomatic. The technology is now making an impact on conditions such as coronary artery calcification, abnormal fat deposition in the liver, emphysema, and osteoporosis.
Thriving Artificial Intelligence
The thriving part of AI software is its popular use of open source software. While numerous other available software solutions are open sources for analytics and business intelligence, AI solutions have gone beyond such results and are now being used for data scoring, content generation, image tagging, and image analysis.
Radiology And RD Printing
Thanks to the FDA for releasing guidance about using 3-D Printing. That's a big deal right there. It gives credence to bolstering the technology's worth in assisting radiologists with their work. So patients are essentially benefiting from being treated with medical products that are uniquely manufactured especially for them.
Tumor Printing
Have you given thought to how a 3-D model of a tumor in situ before operating on a patient helps? Radiologists and oncologists now are foreseeing the greatness of what a radiation oncology team could produce an augmented reality image, onto a patient's body, that pinpoints the location of a tumor while planning radiation treatment.
Imaging A Tumor With CT And MRI Scans
Researchers project that 3-D model imaging of a tumor can be derived from CT and MRI scans. A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has done just that. The team created 3-D printed models of three tumors, namely a neuroblastoma, a mediastinal synovial sarcoma, and a pheochromocytoma. Surgeons have used that information to plan and guide surgeries. The surgeons have used this technology to also explain procedures to their patients. Documented reports note that models are also being used to plan radiotherapy.
Color Coding
Each anatomic structure can be color-coded to help surgeons view the tumors' relative positions. The model is printed on a 3-D printer or viewed by reality technology. This technology provides benefits without creating physical models.
For more information, contact your local radiology services.