AI, CAD, virtual currency, and robots highlight 2017 RSNA Annual meeting

The annual gathering of more than 54,000 healthcare radiology and imaging professionals Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 in Chicago remains one of the largest such meetings in the world. With more than 600 technical exhibits covering 411,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, and presentation of 1700 scientific papers, the annual RSNA meeting can overwhelm attendees.

PARCA founder Herman Oosterwijk is a veteran of RSNA meetings, having attended every year over the past two decades. His top ten picks expertly summarizes the most important developments in medical imaging each year. His top ten for RSNA 2017 include:

1. AI, hype and hope 
2. CAD algorithms expanding beyond mammography 
3. Robots continue advancing 
4. Virtual currency in medicine? 
5. Virtual reality and potential for patient care 
6. Cloud phobia grows 
7. Ultrasound becoming commoditized 
8. Ergonomics 
9. Mergers and acquisitions 
10. Chicago still rocks this conference 

You can read Herman’s full observations on his blog.