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New neural network outperforms CAD for mammography

A convolutional neural network trained on a large dataset of mammographic lesions outperformed a conventional mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme, according to a new Dutch study published this month. These networks can be fine-tuned based on radiologists' knowledge.

August 15, 2016

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X-ray software delivers 4 bone health measures

New software that analyzes bone age and health from hand radiography has revealed fresh information about changes in bone density and osteoporosis over a lifetime, according to a German-Danish research group.

May 15, 2016

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Global medical image analysis market to top $3B by 2020

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The global market for medical image analysis software is expected to reach $3.14 billion by 2020, according to research firm MarketsandMarkets.

April 24, 2016

CAD boosts flat-polyp detection for most CTC readers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) enhances the ability to pinpoint hard-to-find flat colorectal lesions in CT colonography (CTC) -- for all but the very best readers, that is, Italian researchers have found.

April 24, 2016

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Automated coronary plaque analysis predicts future events

VIENNA - Automated plaque analysis in coronary CT angiography can predict which patients with known ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction may go on to have a heart attack in the future, concluded a Wednesday presentation at ECR 2016.

March 2, 2016

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iCAD launches DBT computer-aided detection package

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) and radiation therapy firm iCAD has launched new digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) CAD technology at ECR 2016 in Vienna.

March 1, 2016

CAD finds breast cancer on negative DCE-MRI

A study using a new computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm found breast cancers in women whose dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI breast exams were thought to be negative, conclude authors in European Journal of Radiology.

February 22, 2016

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Fraunhofer MEVIS eyes deep learning for medical imaging

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Fraunhofer Institute for Medical Image Computing (MEVIS) in Germany is teaming with Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on a project that will deploy deep-learning computer algorithms to improve the accuracy of computer-generated diagnoses.

February 2, 2016

Carestream presents mammo enhancements at ECR 2016

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Carestream Health will be introducing new reading workflow optimization features for its digital mammography offerings at next month's ECR 2016 in Vienna.

February 1, 2016

Automated technique compares lung screening priors

A new technique uses digital subtraction imaging to detect temporal changes in lung cancer screening scans between baseline and follow-up. The method could make screening follow-up easier by quickly identifying new or growing nodules.

January 6, 2016

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Density mapping predicts interval breast cancers

Dutch researchers are using a breast density mapping software package to predict which density patterns are associated with higher rates of tumors found between mammography screenings. The results may help make supplemental breast cancer screening exams more effective for select patients.

December 23, 2015

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Automated CAC fares well in CT lung screening scans

Automated coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring is robust and accurate when applied to lung cancer screening exams -- even when applied to a different population than the algorithm was designed for, according to results presented at RSNA 2015 in Chicago.

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