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Artificial intelligence supports clinicians in reading brain images

A new software helps radiologists view, analyze, and evaluate brain images.

4min
Panagis Galiatsatos
Published on June 22, 2021

In Greece, as in other countries, there is an increase of neurodegenerative diseases, predominantly Alzheimer’s Disease – mainly because of the aging population.[1] Although it is the neurologist who is responsible for the diagnosis, radiology is playing an increasingly important role. This is manifest in the work of radiologist Andreas Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, scientific coordinator at Iatropolis Medical Group, who has come to appreciate the benefits of artificial intelligence.

Early detection is crucial 

Iatropolis Halandri, Athens, Greece

Technical innovation in brain volumetry

MRI scan of the brain

The software automatically labels the different regions of the brain, such as the hippocampi and the lobes.

The software automatically labels the different regions of the brain, such as the hippocampi and the lobes.

Reporting of volumetric values of brain structures thanks to artificial intelligence

Andreas Papadopoulos

For the first time, data is provided in a structured way, allowing a comparison.

Andreas Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, Scientific Coordinator, Iatropolis Medical Group, Athens, Greece

Close cooperation with neurology

Objective framework for medical diagnosis

A big benefit is the software providing an objective framework on which one can base a subjective assessment during an examination.

Outlook for research

By Panagis Galiatsatos
Panagis Galiatsatos is a newspaper and radio journalist based in Athens, Greece, and is familiar with the field of health economics, among others.

  1. References

    Last accessed May 31, 2021
    [1] https://www.capital.gr/health/3113365/354-000-tha-einai-mexri-to-2050-oi-astheneis-me-anoia-stin-ellada
    [2] https://www.huffingtonpost.gr/entry/e-dr-sakka-yia-ten-paykosmia-emera-alzheimer-e-pandemia-epideinose-to-78-ton-asthenon-me-anoia-sten-ellada_gr_5f67a6c1c5b6de79b676d639


  2. 1 AI-Rad Companion Brain MR is not commercially available in all countries. Future availability cannot be ensured.


    The statements by Siemens Healthineers customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.