According to Tractica, a market intelligence firm that focuses on human interaction with technology, the artificial intelligence industry is set to reach 60 billion dollars by 2026 and medical imaging market is estimated to be worth 19 billion dollars by 2025. During the conference, experts highlighted that Artificial Intelligence will not replace radiologists but new technologies will certainly become an effective partner for radiologists in meeting their goals.
The 3rd edition of the Annual Radiology Meeting in UAE (ARM), the dedicated event for radiologists, radiographers, nurses and industry professionals recently took place in Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The 3-day event that was launched on 31 October, under the theme ‘Smart Imaging: Future of Radiology’, aimed to put the spotlight on the latest trends, advances and technologies in radiology.
The exhibition occupying an overall space of 3,960 sq m, witnessed the participation of 60 brands from more than 26 countries, who showcased their latest digital tools and next generation technologies in imaging systems that enable a faster, smarter and simpler path to more efficient diagnosis.
H.E. Humaid Al Qatami said: “The Dubai Health Authority has succeeded in employing the most advanced technologies in artificial intelligence at one of its medical fitness centers and occupational health tests. This technology has achieved extreme accuracy in X-ray scanning reached up to 95 per cent without any human intervention, which saves the time of the doctors and technicians. This huge success has motivated the authority to imply this technology in all of its medical fitness centers and then gradually apply it in the hospitals.”
Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of ARM, said: “Huge advances in digital technology such as ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘3D technology’ are having a massive impact on radiology, ensuring a bright and prosperous future for radiologists as well as the diagnostic imaging market in the UAE and the world. Today, radiology is no longer limiting itself to diagnosis but is equally playing a critical role in advancing sound clinical decisions and adopting an evidence-based approach towards treatment of various types of diseases.”
Experts and specialists discussed a number of key topics related to radiology and diagnostic imaging such as: ‘Imaging of Biliary Tract Emergencies and Pitfalls in Imaging of Abdominal Trauma’, ‘The Radiology in Works of Arts and An Introduction to MR-Spectroscopy’ while also featuring a panel discussion under the title ‘Will Artificial Intelligence replace Radiologists in the Future?’.
According to Tractica, a market intelligence firm that focuses on human interaction with technology, the artificial intelligence industry is set to reach 60 billion dollars by 2026 and medical imaging market is estimated to be worth 19 billion dollars by 2025. During the conference, experts highlighted that Artificial Intelligence will not replace radiologists but new technologies will certainly become an effective partner for radiologists in meeting their goals.
