Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing histogram views for improved visualization of three-dimensional (3D) medical images. Imaging data obtained during medical imaging examination of a patient may be processed, with the imaging data corresponding to a particular medical imaging technique. At least one medical image may be generated based on processing of the imaging data. Histogram data may be generated based on the at least one medical image. At least one histogram may be displayed along with the at least one medical image or a projection of the at least one medical image, with the at least one histogram including or being is based on the histogram data, and with the at least one histogram being displayed next to and aligned with the at least one medical image or the projection of the at least one medical image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for providing automated assistance to a user of a software application on a computing device. In one example, a method comprises, during operation of a software application running on a computing device by a user, the user prompted to select an option of a plurality of options of the software application at a step of the operation: predicting, via an automated assistance service running on the computing device, one or more preferred options of a plurality of options of the software application based on administrative guidelines, best practices, and previous selections made by the user, peers of the user, and other local users; displaying the one or more preferred options on a display device of the software application; receiving a selection of a most suitable option of the one or more preferred options from the user; and applying the selected option in the software application.

Abstract: A 3D segmentation editing system accurately updates the segmentations of non-edited images of a 3D scan to reflect segmentation edits applied to other images of the scan using localized interpolation. In one or more embodiments, rather than replacing the entireties of the initial segmentations of non-edited images with newly generated, globally interpolated segmentations, the segmentation editing system applies a distance-based criterion to the interpolation of segmentation edits, such that only portions of the segmentations of the non-edited images that correspond to areas that were manually annotated in the edited images will be modified by the interpolation process, and the initial segmentations will be maintained outside of those edited areas. In this way, the system merges the interpolated segmentation with the initial segmentation for each non-edited image in a manner that mitigates unreliable modifications to the initial segmentations in areas far from the edited areas.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to process an interior region of interest in an anatomy image via a user interface are disclosed. An example apparatus is to at least: process an image to reduce noise in the image; identify at least one of an organ of interest or a region of interest in the image; analyze values in at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; process the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest based on the analyzed values to provide a processed object in the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; and display the processed object for interaction via an interface, the display to include exposing at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to enable medical image visualization and interaction in a virtual environment. An example apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one memory including instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the at least one processor to at least: generate a virtual environment for display of image content via a virtual reality display device; enable interaction with the image content in the virtual environment via an avatar; adjust the image content in the virtual environment based on the interaction; and generate an output of image content from the virtual environment.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for suggesting annotation shapes to be applied to a medical image. In one example, a method includes outputting, for display on a display device, a set of annotation icons from an icon library based on a current image displayed on the display device and displaying an annotation on the current image in response to selection of an annotation icon from the set. The method further includes automatically adjusting the annotation to a corresponding anatomical feature in the current image and saving the current image with the annotation.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating vascular flow using CT imaging include a computer readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program comprising instructions, which, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to acquire a first set of data comprising anatomical information of an imaging subject, the anatomical information comprises information of at least one vessel. The instructions further cause the computer to process the anatomical information to generate an image volume comprising the at least one vessel, generate hemodynamic information based on the image volume, and acquire a second set of data of the imaging subject. The computer is also caused to generate an image comprising the hemodynamic information in combination with a visualization based on the second set of data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronizing medical image analysis and reporting are provided, included in a voice controlled medical diagnosis system. The method includes receiving an examination type selection. The method includes selecting a viewing context (e.g., hanging protocol and/or image analysis tools) applied by an image viewer to medical images based on the examination type selection. The method may include selecting a reporting template based on the examination type selection. The method includes receiving a user analysis input (e.g., measurement and/or annotation) with reference to one of the medical images presented via the image viewer at a display system according to the viewing context. The method includes generating and presenting an image object having the user analysis input in the medical image via the image viewer at the display system. The method includes generating a report object corresponding to the image object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing histogram views for improved visualization of three-dimensional (3D) medical images. Imaging data obtained during medical imaging examination of a patient may be processed, with the imaging data corresponding to a particular medical imaging technique. At least one medical image may be generated based on processing of the imaging data. Histogram data may be generated based on the at least one medical image. At least one histogram may be displayed along with the at least one medical image or a projection of the at least one medical image, with the at least one histogram including or being is based on the histogram data, and with the at least one histogram being displayed next to and aligned with the at least one medical image or the projection of the at least one medical image.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to generate and utilize predictive workflow analytics and inferencing are disclosed and described. An example apparatus includes an algorithm orchestrator to analyze medical data and associated metadata and select an algorithm based on the analysis. The example apparatus includes a postprocessor to execute the algorithm with respect to the medical data using one or more processing elements. In the example apparatus, the one or more processing elements are to be dynamically selected and arranged in combination by the algorithm orchestrator to implement the algorithm for the medical data, the postprocessor to output a result of the algorithm for action by the algorithm orchestrator.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for suggesting annotation shapes to be applied to a medical image. In one example, a method includes outputting, for display on a display device, a set of annotation icons from an icon library based on a current image displayed on the display device and displaying an annotation on the current image in response to selection of an annotation icon from the set. The method further includes automatically adjusting the annotation to a corresponding anatomical feature in the current image and saving the current image with the annotation.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for suggesting annotation shapes to be applied to a medical image. In one example, a method includes outputting, for display on a display device, a set of annotation icons from an icon library based on a current image displayed on the display device and displaying an annotation on the current image in response to selection of an annotation icon from the set. The method further includes automatically adjusting the annotation to a corresponding anatomical feature in the current image and saving the current image with the annotation.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for suggesting annotation shapes to be applied to a medical image. In one example, a method includes outputting, for display on a display device, a set of annotation icons from an icon library based on a current image displayed on the display device and displaying an annotation on the current image in response to selection of an annotation icon from the set. The method further includes automatically adjusting the annotation to a corresponding anatomical feature in the current image and saving the current image with the annotation.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to enable medical image visualization and interaction in a virtual environment. An example apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one memory including instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the at least one processor to at least: generate a virtual environment for display of image content via a virtual reality display device; enable interaction with the image content in the virtual environment via an avatar; adjust the image content in the virtual environment based on the interaction; and generate an output of image content from the virtual environment.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to process an interior region of interest in an anatomy image via a user interface are disclosed. An example apparatus is to at least: process an image to reduce noise in the image; identify at least one of an organ of interest or a region of interest in the image; analyze values in at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; process the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest based on the analyzed values to provide a processed object in the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; and display the processed object for interaction via an interface, the display to include exposing at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to enable medical image visualization and interaction in a virtual environment. An example apparatus includes at least one processor and at least one memory including instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the at least one processor to at least: generate a virtual environment for display of image content via a virtual reality display device, the image content to include a two-dimensional image overlaid on a three-dimensional volume; enable interaction with the image content in the virtual environment via an avatar, movement of the avatar to be correlated with an external input; adjust the image content in the virtual environment based on the interaction; and generate an output of image content from the virtual environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for three-dimensional (3D) printing with three-dimensional (3D) model cuts based on anatomy, in particular during medical imaging operations.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to process an interior region of interest in an anatomy image via a user interface are disclosed. An example apparatus is to at least: process an image to reduce noise in the image; identify at least one of an organ of interest or a region of interest in the image; analyze values in at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; process the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest based on the analyzed values to provide a processed object in the at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest; and display the processed object for interaction via an interface, the display to include exposing at least one of the organ of interest or the region of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronizing medical image analysis and reporting are provided. The method includes receiving an examination type selection. The method includes selecting a viewing context (e.g., hanging protocol and/or image analysis tools) applied by an image viewer to medical images based on the examination type selection. The method may include selecting a reporting template based on the examination type selection. The method includes receiving a user analysis input (e.g., measurement and/or annotation) with reference to one of the medical images presented via the image viewer at a display system according to the viewing context. The method includes generating and presenting an image object having the user analysis input in the medical image via the image viewer at the display system. The method includes generating a report object corresponding to the image object. The report object includes the user analysis input and is inserted in the reporting template.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for medical imaging systems. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring three-dimensional image data with a three-dimensional imaging modality, generating an image of an anatomical structure within the three-dimensional image data with an angled portion of the anatomical structure rendered as at least partially transparent in the image, and displaying, via a display device, the image to a user. In this way, a three-dimensional anatomical structure, such as a vessel, may be visualized such that a user may view the inner wall without distortion.