Healthcare IT News January 3, 2020
The NYU School of Medicine’s technology enables radiologists to see images the way they currently see them, then, if they deem necessary, ask the AI for its opinion. Results to date are impressive.
There are various known issues with screening mammography.
Probably the most important one is the fact that even though relatively few women actually develop breast cancer, many women are asked for additional imaging following screening mammography (such as diagnostic mammography, ultrasounds and MRI), which is a big cost both in terms of money spent and the stress it causes patients.
Putting AI to work in radiology
Dr. Krzysztof J. Geras, assistant professor, department of radiology, at the NYU School of Medicine, led an AI-powered effort to tackle...