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Smokers know that smoking can have serious health consequences. Chronic coughing, mucus buildup, and shortness of breath are already disease symptoms. CT scans are highly predictive of chronic lung damage. But how exactly can this damage be seen? Our new AI assistant helps!

It is with great pleasure that we present aview COPD, an AI assistant for the detection and detailed description of chronic lung diseases in CT studies.

Why aview COPD matters and how it works

The AI assistant classifies and quantitatively analyses two COPD phenotypes, i.e., the airway type and the emphysema type. This automatic segmentation software provides expedite analysis and visualization of the lungs, the lung lobes as well as the pulmonary airways and blood vessels. Functional and pathological lung volumes are precisely calculated. The results are presented through 2D and 3D images, intuitive charts and detailed graphs. An important key feature is the tracking of disease in follow up CT studies. Hence, aview COPD may serve as an imaging biomarker of diagnosis and lung function.

Not only physicians, but also smokers themselves get a clear impression of any pathological lung changes.

Why benefits

In particular, smokers themselves as well as clinicians and radiologists benefit from the detailed presentation and calculation of the lungs with comprehensive data and images.

Our own experience at Radailogy

Coreline reports the AI assistant´s analysis agreement for emphysema, airway and air trapping as 99%, 96% and 99%, respectively. aview COPD offers a variety of MPR images, diagrams and graphs to illustrate the pulmonary anatomy and disease as well as the distribution pattern of COPD. An interesting feature is the analysis and depiction of emphysema clusters using the D-slope value by applying a three-dimensional size-based emphysema clustering technique. For the calculation of D-slope, the diameter of the emphysema cluster is plotted against the cumulative number of lesions on a log–log scale. The slope (D-slope) of these linear relationships is calculated, with a steeper slope (increase in absolute D value) indicating a smaller emphysema size. The airway and lung vessel segmentation, the morphology and pathology of the airway walls and diameter are shown by 3D images and detailed tables. In our opinion, the fissure analysis is of limited help. Overall, the visualized contents enhance the understanding of pulmonary morphology and pathology.

Anyone can use aview COPD by quickly and easily uploading lung CT scans to Radailogy.

We also evaluated aview COPD together with aview LCS and aview ILA, which were developed to detect and quantify pulmonary nodules and evaluate the entire lung structure in CT studies. Find out more in our AI assistant menu!

The scientific evidence

Hwang HJ, Lee SM, Seo JB, Lee JS, Kim N, Lee SW, Oh YM. New Method for Combined Quantitative Assessment of Air-Trapping and Emphysema on Chest Computed Tomography in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Comparison with Parametric Response Mapping. Korean J Radiol. 2021 Oct;22(10):1719-1729.

Hwang HJ, Seo JB, Lee SM, Kim N, Yi J, Lee JS, Lee SW, Oh YM, Lee SD. Visual and Quantitative Assessments of Regional Xenon-Ventilation Using Dual-Energy CT in Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome: A Comparison with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Korean J Radiol. 2020 Sep;21(9):1104-1113.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Non-enhanced low-dose chest CT studies of any CT scanner; axial reformations; slice thickness and interval 1.0 mm each; lung reconstruction kernel

Men often hear that prostate cancer is very common. Only radiologists with extensive experience in oncology are able to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. And if the findings are inconclusive, is there any useful support available? Yes, there is!

We are pleased to present mdprostate, an AI assistant for the detection and analysis of prostate tumors in MR studies.

Why mdprostate matters and how it works

In brief: prostate tumors are localized, measured, and evaluated using the PI-RADS 2.1 classification system. The results are presented in three-dimensional color graphics and clear tables. The automated comparison with preliminary studies is particularly interesting.

Who benefits

Any man seeking a second opinion. And, of course, clinicians and radiologists benefit from the detailed presentation of prostate tumors with clear images and tables.

Our own experience at Radailogy

Our tests revealed a high TP rate of >80% and a TN rate of >85%. The sensitivity in our sample was 87%, and the specificity was 69%. The score is based on the PI-RADS 2.1 classification. mdprostate also calculates prostate volume. We were impressed by the detailed depiction of the prostate with comprehensive tables and 3D images.

Any man can request an AI-assisted second opinion for his prostate MRI by quickly and easily uploading prostate MRI studies to Radailogy. Our telemedicine clients also use this AI assistant as a standard in their daily practice to optimize their oncology workflow.

The scientific evidence

Bayerl N, Adams LC, Cavallaro A, Bäuerle T, Schlicht M, Wullich B, Hartmann A, Uder M, Ellmann S. Assessment of a fully-automated diagnostic AI software in prostate MRI: Clinical evaluation and histopathological correlation. Eur J Radiol. 2024 Dec;181:111790

Data to upload to Radailogy

1.5-3.0 Tesla; T2w SE: FOV 10-12mm; imaging resolution 0.7-0.9mm; slice thickness 3-4mm; interval <0.5mm; DWI: b value 1400-2000; FOV 14-16mm; imaging resolution 2.1-2.5mm; slice thickness 3-4mm; interval <0.5mm; ADC: ; FOV 14-16mm; imaging resolution 2.1-2.5mm; slice thickness 3-4mm; interval <0.5mm

Flank pain is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits, and nephrolithiasis is the most common cause. The incidence in Europe and the USA is approximately 0.5% (500/100,000 population) per year. The lifetime risk of the disease is 10 to 15%. Patients with stones have a 10-year recurrence risk of approximately 50%. More than one in five patients will experience three or more recurrences in their lifetime. Computed tomography is already the gold standard for diagnosing nephrolithiasis. It has a sensitivity and specificity of approximately 96% each. But is there anything better? There is!

It is with great pleasure that we present xAID Abdomen, an AI assistant for the detection of nephrolithiasis in CT studies.

Why xAID Abdomen matters  and how it works

The AI ​​assistant detects radiopaque urinary stones, excluding genuine bladder stones. The results are clearly structured in text and images. The time to diagnosis is significantly reduced and the interdisciplinary case discussions improve in quality.

Who benefits

Patients, clinicians and radiologists through the detailed presentation and diagnosis of nephrolithiasis with meaningful data and images.

Our own experience at Radailogy

Even if renal calculi smaller than 5 mm are clinically insignificant, the visualization of even smaller stones with xAID Abdomen is valuable. In our sample, the TP, TN, FP, and TN values ​​were excellent, with an accuracy greater than 98%. xAID Abdomen also detects ectasias and aneurysms of the abdominal aorta, as well as fractures of the lumbar vertebrae on non-enhanced abdominal CT scans. For the latter, the AI ​​assistant provides a fairly accurate assessment of the age and a description of the extent of the fractures. xAID Abdomen also detects adrenal adenomas with high reliability. Liver and kidney lesions are also reported. Not least because the latter lesions are the subject of contrast-enhanced CT, we currently recommend the use of xAID Abdomen especially for the detection of nephrolithiasis. Here, the AI ​​assistant delivers high precision. xAID Abdomen can be used for each individual patient by quickly and easily uploading non-enhanced CT studies of the abdomen to Radailogy. Our teleradiology customers also use this AI assistant as a standard in daily practice to optimize their workflow in the emergency setting.

The scientific evidence

Langkvist M, Jendeberg J, Thunberg P, Loutfi A, Liden M. Computer-aided detection of ureteral stones in thin-slice computed tomography volumes using Convolutional Neural Networks. Comput Biol Med. 2018;97:153–160

De Perrot T, Hofmeister J, Burgermeister S, et al. Differentiating kidney stones from phleboliths in unenhanced low-dose computed tomography using radiomics and machine learning. Eur Radiol. 2019;29(9):4776–4782

Data to upload to Radailogy

Non-enhanced abdominal CT studies of any CT scanner for patients aged 18 and older; axial reformations; dose rate minimum 2mA; maximal slice thickness 3 mm; soft tissue reconstruction kernel

Was the European Congress of Radiology ECR 2025 our success? How can we understand and evaluate success as an exhibitor at a medical congress? Is it because we conducted countless contract negotiations? Is it because we made money? All of them, no!

Our success with ERS and Radailogy goes beyond business figures

ERS and Radiology have been recognized as trendsetters who always puts people’s well-being first. We offer our teleradiology and artificial intelligence to quickly and clearly give people the reassurance they need to make important decisions immediately:

Can I go home from the doctor’s office without treatment, allowing me to continue my life with joy and serenity without worry? Or is my decision to seek treatment now the better one for quickly regaining my health? Above all, I don’t have to worry about any unclear information about whether my medical report might mean that no one knows for sure whether my health is at risk or not.

We apply all our knowledge to enable these very decisions, every day of the year, for people all over the world

We have become the market leader in teleradiology not only because our customers rely on our clear decisions.

With Radailogy, we implement additional machine results with great care and diligence. And it is precisely at this interface that it is crucial to carefully review the AI ​​assistant’s results for each individual and integrate them into our human responsibility, i.e., our medical reports.

We conveyed these human values. That´s what it´s all about. That´s what our success is all about

ECR 2025 has shown that our unique path is also the only right one. Thank you to everyone who helped make our participation in ECR 2025 in Vienna such a wonderful celebration.

Yours,

Gerd Schueller

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third most common cause of death around the world. It is generally accepted that CT imaging helps quantify the disease. Until now, lung function analysis has been understood as diagnostic gold standard. Recently, AI demonstrates its full capacity to comprehensively assist in the diagnosis and visualization of the fundamental COPD pathologies in cross sectional imaging.

It is with great pleasure that we present Coreline´s aview COPD, an AI assistant for the detailed visualization of COPD in lung CT studies.

Why aview COPD matters and how it works

The AI assistant classifies and quantitatively analyses two COPD phenotypes, i.e., the airway type and the emphysema type. This automatic segmentation software provides expedite analysis and visualization of the lungs, the lung lobes as well as the pulmonary airways and blood vessels. The results are presented through 2D and 3D images, intuitive charts and detailed graphs. An important key feature is the tracking of disease in follow up CT studies. Hence, aview COPD may serve as an imaging biomarker of diagnosis and lung function. This AI assistant can be used both for individual patients and in large departments for pulmonology.

Who benefits

Patients, clinicians and radiologists by the clear description of major COPD patterns and the follow up tracking of the disease. In particular, the 2D and 3D visualization of the lungs, lobes, airways and blood vessels is a welcome help for interdisciplinary and patient communication.

Our own experience at Radailogy

Coreline reports the AI assistant´s analysis agreement for emphysema, airway and air trapping as 99%, 96% and 99%, respectively. aview COPD offers a variety of MPR images, diagrams and graphs to illustrate the pulmonary anatomy and disease as well as the distribution pattern of COPD. An interesting feature is the analysis and depiction of emphysema clusters using the D-slope value by applying a three-dimensional size-based emphysema clustering technique. For the calculation of D-slope, the diameter of the emphysema cluster is plotted against the cumulative number of lesions on a log–log scale. The slope (D-slope) of these linear relationships is calculated, with a steeper slope (increase in absolute D value) indicating a smaller emphysema size. The airway and lung vessel segmentation, the morphology and pathology of the airway walls and diameter are shown by 3D images and detailed tables. In our opinion, the fissure analysis is of limited help. Overall, the visualized contents enhance the understanding of pulmonary morphology and pathology.  We consider aview COPD capable of shortening the radiologists´ workload while increasing the professional efficiency.

We also evaluated aview COPD together with aview LCS, which was developed to detect and quantify pulmonary nodules in CT studies. Find out more in our AI assistant menu!

The scientific evidence

Hwang HJ, Lee SM, Seo JB, Lee JS, Kim N, Lee SW, Oh YM. New Method for Combined Quantitative Assessment of Air-Trapping and Emphysema on Chest Computed Tomography in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Comparison with Parametric Response Mapping. Korean J Radiol. 2021 Oct;22(10):1719-1729.

Hwang HJ, Seo JB, Lee SM, Kim N, Yi J, Lee JS, Lee SW, Oh YM, Lee SD. Visual and Quantitative Assessments of Regional Xenon-Ventilation Using Dual-Energy CT in Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome: A Comparison with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Korean J Radiol. 2020 Sep;21(9):1104-1113.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Non-enhanced low-dose chest CT studies of any CT scanner; axial reformations; slice thickness and interval 1.0 mm each; lung reconstruction kernel

Since lung nodules occur in more than two million people per year in Europe alone and the mortality rate from lung cancer worldwide is around two million annually, precise reporting microscopic nodules demands a variety of information, including the number of nodules, the size and status. In this setting, the strength of AI assistants is to reduce the radiologists´ workload and to allow highly accurate reports. In particular, providing high quality follow-up assessment shows the potential of AI assistants.

It is with great pleasure that we present Coreline´s aview LCS, an AI assistant for the detection of pulmonary nodules in CT studies.

Why aview LCS matters and how it works

The AI assistant detects and diagnoses lung nodules on chest CT studies. It provides 2D and 3D size and volume information by segmenting nodules, and automatically classifies solid, part-solid, non-solid. An important function is the automated comparison of nodules in the CT follow up. aview LCS reports according to the guidelines of the Lung CT Screening Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS Version 1.1), as recommended by the American College of Radiology. The results are presented in tabular form and with 2D and 3D images. Each individual nodule is described with its exact location, diameter, volume and its morphology. The clear reports in words and images are a welcome support for the transfer of knowledge from radiologists to patients and clinicians. If aview LCS is used for general lung cancer screening, a workload reduction of between 77.4% and 86.7% can be expected according to the reference in our “The scientific evidence” section. This AI assistant can be used both for individual patients and in large oncology departments.

Who benefits

Patients, clinicians and radiologists by the reliable detection of pulmonary nodules with clear reports. In particular, the 2D and 3D visualization of the lungs and the nodules are a welcome help for interdisciplinary and patient communication.

Our own experience at Radailogy

Coreline reports the performance data as: sensitivity 97%, specificity 76%, accuracy 91%, ROC AUC .76, respectively.  The AI assistant has high values ​​for PPV, NPV and sensitivity of more than 92% each in our own patient population for lung nodules larger than 10mm. Lesions are precisely located and described using the parameters diameter, volume and morphology. Two CT studies are compared in the follow-up setting. The status of each nodule is indicated as baseline, unchanged, smaller or larger, respectively. New nodules are reported as such. This automated comparison in follow-up lung CTs reduces much of the workload. However, we could not validate the reduction of the workload by 86.7% and the time saving of 70% suggested by the vendor.

We also evaluated aview LCS together with aview COPD, which was developed to detect and quantify pulmonary emphysema in lung CT studies. Find out more in our AI assistant menu!

The scientific evidence

Lancaster HL, Zheng S, Aleshina OO, Yu D, Yu Chernina V, Heuvelmans MA, de Bock GH, Dorrius MD, Willem Gratama J, Morozov SP, Gombolevskiy VA, Silva M, Yi J, Oudkerk M. Outstanding negative prediction performance of solid pulmonary nodule volume AI for ultra-LDCT baseline lung cancer screening risk stratification. Lung Cancer. 2022 Jan 6;165:133-140.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Non-enhanced low-dose chest CT studies of any CT scanner; axial reformations; slice thickness and interval below 1.25mm each; sharp lung reconstruction kernel

Calcium deposits narrow the coronary arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack. Calcium scoring in a simple CT scan of the chest provides information about whether your coronary arteries are affected by this arteriosclerosis.

It is with great pleasure that we present aview CAC, an AI assistant for the CT of the heart.

Why aview CAC matters and how it works

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a marker of overall coronary atherosclerotic burden. As such, it is an important tool in cardiovascular risk stratification and preventive treatment of asymptomatic patients with unclear cardiovascular disease risk.

aview CAC is a new AI assistant for coronary artery segmentation and labeling. It detects and analyzes calcium in the coronary arteries using CT scans of the chest by measuring the Agatston score.

Patients with a high Agatston score are at increased risk of a heart attack.

Who benefits

Taking your age and gender into account, aview CAC can be used to calculate how high your risk of a heart attack is.

If you have already had a screening CT of your lungs, you can upload this study to Radailogy and you will receive information about this risk quickly and reliably.

If coronary artery calcium is detected, coronary disease is more likely, regardless of whether you feel symptoms or not. It also means that possible follow-up examinations (CT angiography of the coronary arteries or MRI of the heart) allow conclusions to be drawn about the development of the disease and the effectiveness of therapy.

Our own experience at Radailogy

aview CAC calculates the results according to the CAC-DRS Scoring System. The AI assistant uses the modifier “Ax” or “Vx” to represent the Agatston or visually estimated CAC score, respectively, with x corresponding to the CAC score category. Next, the number of affected arteries is outlined with the modifier “Ny,” with y corresponding to the number of affected categories.

Both modifiers are then combined and separated by a virgule to give a composite CAC-DRS score (Ax/Ny or Vx/Ny). The calculation is based on the weighted highest density score (HU) multiplied by the area of the calcification speck. The density score outlines the risk factor: 130-199 HU: 1; 200-299 HU: 2; 300-399 HU: 3; 400+ HU: 4.

The test is performed quickly and accurately with low interreader variation. In addition, aview CAC´s proprietary kernel conversion technology improves accuracy and performance for quick analysis. The results are demonstrated in clear numbers and well understandable pictures.

The scientific evidence

Vonder M, Zheng S, Dorrius MD, van der Aalst CM, de Koning HJ, Yi J, Yu D, Gratama JWC, Kuijpers D, Oudkerk M. Deep Learning for Automatic Calcium Scoring in Population-Based Cardiovascular Screening. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Feb;15(2):366-367.

Aldana-Bitar J, Cho GW, Anderson L, Karlsberg DW, Manubolu VS, Verghese D, Hussein L, Budoff MJ, Karlsberg RP. Artificial intelligence using a deep learning versus expert computed tomography human reading in calcium score and coronary artery calcium data and reporting system classification. Coron Artery Dis. 2023 Sep 1;34(6):448-452.

Suh YJ, Kim C, Lee JG, Oh H, Kang H, Kim YH, Yang DH. Fully automatic coronary calcium scoring in non-ECG-gated low-dose chest CT: comparison with ECG-gated cardiac CT. Eur Radiol. 2023 Feb;33(2):1254-1265.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Non-enhanced chest CT studies of any CT scanner; 120 Kvp; axial reformations; slice thickness and interval 2.5-3 mm each; soft tissue reconstruction kernel

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Because despite all the technology and maximum speed in daily practice, what matters most is the understanding and trust between us as humans.

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We have the latest upgrade available for you! Gleamer´s BoneView Measurements of body axes come with interesting, new functions.  

What is new?

Caton-Deschamps and Insall-Salvati indices

The Caton-Deschamps index is used to measure patellar height and identify patella alta and patella baja. It relies upon the length of the patellar articular surface and its distance from the tibia.

The Insall-Salvati index is the ratio of the patella tendon length to the length of the patella and is used to determine patellar height.

Genu flexum and Genu recurvatum

Genu flexum describes the pathological reduction of full knee extension, also known as flexion contracture. Normal active range of motion is 0° extension and 140° flexion.

In Genu recurvatum, or back knee, the knee bends backwards. In this deformity, excessive extension of the femorotibial joint occurs.

Hindfoot angle on Méary´s views

Méary view X-rays measure the angular deviation of the hindfoot axis in order to assess hindfoot malalignment.

The scientific evidence

van Duijvenbode D, Stavenuiter M, Burger B, van Dijke C, Spermon J, Hoozemans M. The reliability of four widely used patellar height ratios. Int Orthop. 2016 Mar;40(3):493–497.

Kadakia N & Ilahi O. Interobserver Variability of the Insall-Salvati Ratio. Orthopedics. 2003;26(3):321-323.

Neri, R. Barthelemy, Y. Tourné. Radiologic analysis of hindfoot alignment: Comparison of Méary, long axial, and hindfoot alignment views. Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique. 2017;103(8):882-887.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Digital radiography of the skeleton

We have the latest upgrade available for you! Gleamer´s BoneView Measurements of body axes come with interesting, new functions.

What is new?

Risser index

The Risser index is used to grade skeletal maturity for patients up to 18 years of age based on the degree of ossification and fusion of the iliac crest apophyses. It is primarily used as a marker of skeletal maturity, a surrogate for growth rate and potential, to plan scoliosis correction.

Acetabular angle for congenital hip measurement

The acetabular angle, or Sharp’s angle, is used to assess developmental hip dysplasia, particularly in patients with already ossifying epiphyses and therefore limited sonographic assessment.

Lumbar spine

The performance on lateral view measurements of the lumbar spine has significantly improved. Furthermore, lordosis is now calculated between L1 and S1, instead of between L1 and L5.

The scientific evidence

Hacquebord J, Leopold S. In Brief: The Risser Classification: A Classic Tool for the Clinician Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012;470(8):2335-2338.

Lee Y, Chung C, Koo K, Lee K, Kwon D, Park M. Measuring Acetabular Dysplasia in Plain Radiographs. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2011;131(9):1219-1226.

Data to upload to Radailogy

Digital radiography of the skeleton