Dear AuntMinnie Member,
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI, what will be the "killer apps" -- the algorithms that promise to have the biggest clinical impact on the modality?
That was the question asked at a presentation of the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) virtual meeting by Dr. Greg Zaharchuk, PhD, of Stanford University. We've been featuring coverage of SMRT and its sister show, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting, in our RADCast @ ISMRM special section.
What's the answer? MRI's killer app won't be in image interpretation, but rather in image reconstruction and postprocessing, he believes. Senior Editor Erik L. Ridley's coverage of the talk was our top story for the past week.
Better breast MRI
We highlighted a wide variety of articles from ISMRM proceedings this past week, including an article on the three major advances that are making breast MRI attractive for screening and a story on the technologies that will drive MRI instrumentation in the future.
We were also pleased to highlight the latest developments at a university in Ohio that's been using holography and mixed reality to teach medical students about human anatomy, as well as an analysis of the costs involved in running an MRI service that found staffing costs make up the greatest expense.
How is running an MRI service like piloting a ship on the ocean? And which adverse events are most common in the MRI suite, according to data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in the RADCast.
We hope you enjoyed our coverage of ISMRM 2020 -- for a look back at the meeting, just go to radcast.auntminnie.com.
Last chance for the Minnies
This weekend marks your last chance to nominate a colleague in the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com's annual event recognizing excellence in radiology. Nominations close at midnight Eastern time on Sunday, August 16, so don't miss out! Go to minnies.auntminnie.com to get started.
