Going Against the Norm: A Novel Alternative to Normative Datasets for Clinical Brain SPECT
Lindsay M. Quandt1* and Cyrus A. Raji2 1CereHealth Corporation, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, USA 2Mallinckrodt Institute of Technology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA Abstract Aim: Quantitative analysis of brain SPECT perfusion imaging is dependent on comparison to normative datasets that are challenging to produce. This study investigated the combination of […]
When Patients Give Thanks to Machines
It wasn’t too long ago that I was dashing to catch a flight when my phone started buzzing in my pocket. You know the feeling when you are so preoccupied with a task that letting a call go to voicemail seems like the better option, until the name shown piques your interest? In this case […]
The Genius Behind Medical Technology
Albert Einstein wrote, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” No one would dare question Einstein’s genius, which undoubtedly included his ability to apply originality and innovative thought to established principles. I am certain […]
George HW Bush’s Legacy: What Healthcare Can Learn from His Collaborative Efforts
America’s 41st president, George H.W. Bush, passed last week, but his collaborative foreign policy strategies will not be forgotten. During his single-term presidency, he played major roles in ending the cold war peacefully, leading a 35-country coalition that dislodged Iraq from Kuwait and reuniting Germany. Former president Bush also signed the American Disabilities Act — […]
What Data-Driven Healthcare Can Learn from Other Industries
For machine learning to have an impact, the healthcare industry must reimagine how it uses data. By Shane Quint, Chief Technology Officer Over the last few decades, one industry after another has been positively disrupted by data-driven technologies like big data and machine learning. The supermarket industry is currently tapping these technologies to deliver targeted […]
FDA Hints to Wider Approvals for AI-Based Healthcare Tools: Testimonial That It’s Working
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are poised to transform healthcare sooner, rather than later, if the FDA’s increased interest is any indication. Starting with the 21st Century Cures Act and subsequent draft guidance aimed at lessening the regulatory burden for some clinical decision support software, the FDA has its eyes on paving a clearer […]
What the Amazon Acquisition of Whole Foods Tells Us About Medical Technology
I’m a big believer in learning business lessons wherever and whenever I can. I may hear a speaker suggest something or read a column that gets me thinking of how to apply that idea or concept to our business. Even when the issue is clearly ions away from our primary interests, I can almost always […]
