ISMRM: The Arrival of Radiology AI Technology and What’s Next

AI is revolutionizing the field of medical imaging, with significant advancements already in place and more on the horizon. At the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine annual meeting, Dr. Charlene Liew highlighted the current state of AI in radiology and its future potential in her presentation titled “AI in Radiology: The Past Informs the Future.”

Dr. Liew emphasized the role of radiology professionals in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance patient outcomes. With AI now integrated into all stages of the radiology workflow, from patient preparation to image analysis and reporting, the impact is profound. AI tools approved by the FDA for radiology indications have seen a significant increase, reaching 77% in 2022.

The deployment of AI in radiology presents both opportunities and challenges. Dr. Liew outlined key issues that departments need to address, such as aggregating annotated big data, integrating AI into clinical workflow, and measuring the productivity and quality impact of the technology. She stressed the importance of ethical integration of human and artificial intelligence, quoting Albert Einstein to emphasize the need for technology to be a blessing, not a curse.

As AI continues to evolve, it will further enhance preclinical radiology workflow by automating tasks such as measurements, segmentation, and prognosis predictions. Dr. Liew encouraged attendees to embrace the integration of AI into medical imaging with courage, as they have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. With AI paving the way for unprecedented speed and accuracy in diagnosis, the future of medical imaging looks promising.