Search Tag: Healthcare AI
2025 17 May
Chest pain is one of the most frequent reasons for visits to emergency and outpatient departments, yet diagnosing underlying coronary artery disease remains complex and resource-intensive. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has emerged as a preferred diagnostic method for patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease, especially in the...Read more
2025 17 May
Chest pain is one of the most frequent reasons for visits to emergency and outpatient departments, yet diagnosing underlying coronary artery disease remains complex and resource-intensive. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has emerged as a preferred diagnostic method for patients with intermediate risk of coronary artery disease, especially in the...Read more
2025 13 May
Osteoporosis is a widespread condition that often remains undiagnosed until a fracture occurs. It significantly affects health, particularly in ageing populations, and contributes to increased morbidity, healthcare costs and reduced quality of life. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the clinical standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, but...Read more
2025 13 May
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) remains a critical health concern, affecting approximately 1% of the global population and up to 10% of older adults. Characterised by vascular remodelling and right-sided heart failure, PH has a poor prognosis if not diagnosed early. Traditional diagnostic approaches, particularly right heart catheterisation (RHC),...Read more
2025 13 May
Artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded in healthcare systems, shaping decision-making processes from diagnosis to treatment recommendations. The emergence of foundation model-based chatbots and large language models has intensified the integration of AI into clinical workflows. However, alongside the growing adoption of AI comes an...Read more
2025 13 May
Artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded in healthcare systems, shaping decision-making processes from diagnosis to treatment recommendations. The emergence of foundation model-based chatbots and large language models has intensified the integration of AI into clinical workflows. However, alongside the growing adoption of AI comes an...Read more
2025 13 May
Thyroid nodules are common and often benign, yet their evaluation frequently leads to overdiagnosis and unnecessary invasive procedures. Traditional diagnostic approaches such as ultrasound imaging and fine-needle aspiration biopsies are limited by their reliance on radiologist experience and subjectivity. Although artificial intelligence has...Read more
2025 13 May
Thyroid nodules are common and often benign, yet their evaluation frequently leads to overdiagnosis and unnecessary invasive procedures. Traditional diagnostic approaches such as ultrasound imaging and fine-needle aspiration biopsies are limited by their reliance on radiologist experience and subjectivity. Although artificial intelligence has...Read more
2025 24 Apr
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is rapidly transforming clinical workflows through its portability, cost-efficiency and capacity to deliver immediate diagnostic insights. Yet, the full potential of POCUS remains constrained by the need for specialised training and its dependency on the operator’s skill. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a promising...Read more
2025 01 Apr
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are playing an increasingly vital role in modern healthcare. From assisting in disease diagnosis to enhancing image analysis and summarising complex medical records, ANNs are transforming clinical workflows and influencing clinical decision-making. Without at least a basic understanding of how these systems operate,...Read more
2025 01 Apr
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are playing an increasingly vital role in modern healthcare. From assisting in disease diagnosis to enhancing image analysis and summarising complex medical records, ANNs are transforming clinical workflows and influencing clinical decision-making. Without at least a basic understanding of how these systems operate,...Read more
2025 25 Mar
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare and life sciences is fundamentally reshaping industries. One of the key aspects driving this transformation is the growing demand for high-quality, real-world data (RWD). As AI continues to evolve, its success is closely tied to the availability and management of authentic, comprehensive...Read more
2025 25 Mar
Artificial intelligence has increasingly become integral to radiology, offering new methods to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Among the latest advancements, DeepSeek stands out as a disruptive force. Developed by a Chinese AI startup, it introduces open-weight models designed to optimise computational efficiency and problem-solving....Read more
2025 10 Mar
The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare has made data governance more critical than ever. AI-driven insights are only as reliable as the data they are built upon, making accuracy, security and integrity essential components of healthcare data management. Despite AI’s potential to transform clinical care and operational efficiency, many...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare has made data governance more critical than ever. AI-driven insights are only as reliable as the data they are built upon, making accuracy, security and integrity essential components of healthcare data management. Despite AI’s potential to transform clinical care and operational efficiency, many...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 28 Feb
At ECR 2025 , the session "Sustainability and Equity in Radiology AI: Ensuring a Fair Future" brought together leading experts to discuss the environmental and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence in radiology. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into clinical practice, its impact extends beyond efficiency and accuracy to broader...Read more
2025 24 Feb
The integration of artificial intelligence into electronic health records (EHR) is transforming healthcare by improving workflow, clinical decision support and patient care. Despite the accelerated adoption of AI, challenges remain, often due to misaligned organisational priorities rather than technological issues. Many healthcare providers invest...Read more
2025 24 Feb
The integration of artificial intelligence into electronic health records (EHR) is transforming healthcare by improving workflow, clinical decision support and patient care. Despite the accelerated adoption of AI, challenges remain, often due to misaligned organisational priorities rather than technological issues. Many healthcare providers invest...Read more
2025 18 Feb
The adoption of ambient speech technology in healthcare is accelerating, particularly in ambulatory settings. As vendors expand integration capabilities and enhance clinician satisfaction, the market for these tools is becoming increasingly competitive. A recent KLAS report provides insights into vendor performance, clinician adoption trends and...Read more
2025 04 Feb
The integration of generative artificial intelligence into healthcare is transforming how medical professionals access, analyse and utilise information. Large language models (LLMs) offer significant advantages in research, patient education and clinical documentation. However, they often lack the precision required for complex healthcare inquiries...Read more
2025 29 Jan
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common gastrointestinal disorder marked by inflammation of the pancreas, often resulting in both local and systemic complications. While the majority of cases present mild symptoms and resolve without significant intervention, around 20% of patients develop moderate to severe pancreatitis, potentially leading to necrosis,...Read more
2025 29 Jan
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common gastrointestinal disorder marked by inflammation of the pancreas, often resulting in both local and systemic complications. While the majority of cases present mild symptoms and resolve without significant intervention, around 20% of patients develop moderate to severe pancreatitis, potentially leading to necrosis,...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Effective collaboration tools are crucial for healthcare organisations aiming to improve patient care and operational efficiency. With ease of access being a key factor for patients seeking providers, implementing an integrated collaboration strategy can significantly enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction. The right tools can streamline...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Pneumothorax (PTX) detection is a critical aspect of diagnostic radiology, particularly in emergency and trauma care, where timely and accurate diagnoses are vital. Increasing imaging demands, coupled with a global shortage of radiologists, have created significant challenges for healthcare systems. Delays in diagnosis can lead to worsened outcomes,...Read more
2024 04 Nov
The increasing reliance on data-driven insights in healthcare has amplified the need for comprehensive, high-quality datasets. However, acquiring health data poses significant challenges due to ethical, legal and practical constraints. Privacy concerns, the rarity of some diseases and the rapid evolution of health conditions such as COVID-19 limit...Read more
2024 27 Oct
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare, particularly radiology, has led to significant advancements in diagnostics and treatment. However, the generalisability and real-world applicability of AI algorithms remain a challenge. One of the critical factors limiting their adoption is the absence of high-quality...Read more
2024 27 Oct
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) research, especially within healthcare, it is critical to ensure transparency, reliability and reproducibility. Although procedural and reporting guidelines aim to structure and communicate scientific findings, the challenges of data leakage and reproducibility issues persist. The FAIR...Read more
2024 18 Sep
“Lab 4.0”, shortage of skilled personnel, incentives for major disease complexes and a look ahead What are the most exciting developments in medicine right now? At MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for the healthcare business and the medical technology industry, the professional forums and their accompanying stage programme...Read more