Large language models could have feasibility in the future as clinical support tools that triage patients for imaging services—with additional updates and more training, of course.

Artificial intelligence will be one of the hottest topics at the upcoming American Society of Echocardiography meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. 

While radiologists and current trainees are either prepared to or are already embracing artificial intelligence, a significant portion of medical students shy away from radiology because of AI.

AI was able to predict 30-day mortality risk predictions more accurately that the current risk assessment.

As a source of patient information, human-authored SIRweb.org beats ChatGPT on readability and, in a word, helpfulness. However, the website needs work on those scores too.

Artificial intelligence tools have proven to be beneficial in detecting pulmonary nodules on chest CTs of adults, but less is known about their utility in pediatric populations. 

Radiology reports are typically written in language well above the average American adult’s eighth grade reading level, making them a source of confusion for patients.

The lead-up to radiation therapy can be anxiety-inducing and painful, but experts are optimistic a new relaxation method that is equal parts ancient and futuristic could help to ease patients’ worries.