Using AI for tuberculosis screening
Diagnosing TB early is difficult because its symptoms can mimic those of common respiratory diseases.
Google demos an AI-powered dermatology assist tool
It was designed to help users understand what's going on with issues related to the body's largest organ: their skin, hair and nails.
Kheiron’s breast screening AI Mia could help radiologists detect the breast cancer
The results on 40,000+ mammograms showed that if Mia is introduced, the overall double reading recall rate is 4-5% and the cancer detection rate is 8.4 per 1000.
Ultromics, Mayo Clinic to use AI to improve diagnosis of heart failure
The team will use AI analysis of ultrasound heart scans to identify the markers of heart failure and develop an image analysis risk prediction model.
Microsoft launches the $40M, five-year AI for Health program
The program aims to empower researchers and organizations with AI to improve the health of people and communities around the world.
NHS to set up a national AI lab
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced £250m will be spent on boosting the role of AI within the health service.
Research: Half of hospital decision-makers plan to invest in AI by 2021
The study, conducted by Olive AI, explored how hospital leaders aim to drive efficiency and reduce costs through investments in non-clinical technologies.
CTA launches an initiative to improve efficiencies in AI and healthcare
Among the working group members are companies such as AT&T, Doctor on Demand, Fitbit, Google, IBM, Osso VR, Philips, Samsung, Validic and Verizon.
CMS launches Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge
The goal of the challenge is to unleash innovative solutions as CMS continues to move the healthcare system towards value.
OWKIN launches AI-powered medical research network
The OWKIN Loop Network is comprised of 44 hospitals and research institutions across the US and Europe, including Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai.