Recent research has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can identify up to 13% more breast cancer cases than doctors. The study was conducted in Hungary and used an artificial intelligence tool called Mia, developed by Khyron Medical Technologies.
The results showed an improvement in breast cancer detection rates at all stages of the study. Furthermore, AI also offers the potential to speed up analytics and save time when reading tests.
“Our study shows that the use of artificial intelligence can serve as an effective safety net – a tool to prevent even the most subtle signs of cancer from going unnoticed,” said study co-author Ben Glucker.
Positive results at all stages
The study was divided into three parts.
In each, radiologists have used AI in different ways.
The results showed that there was an improvement in cancer detection rates by 5%, 10% and 13%, compared to the traditional reading performed by at least two doctors.
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More precision and agility
Most of the cancers discovered were invasive, meaning they can spread to other parts of the body.
The study shows that artificial intelligence can help identify these cancerous tissues more accurately and also speed up the diagnosis process.
Researchers say that using Mia it will be possible to save up to 45% of the time you spend reading breast cancer tests.
Thinking about the future…
Other research from Sweden, released in late August, found that using artificial intelligence to analyze mammograms resulted in a cancer detection rate similar to that of two people reading them.
Although the use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer detection is promising, there is still much room for development and improvement in research.
“The study underscores the complementary nature between AI and radiologists, and envisions a collaborative future that leverages the strengths of both,” said Dr. Catherine Halliday, President of the UK’s Royal College of Radiologists.
Artificial intelligence can improve accuracy in identifying malignant tissue, increasing the chances of early detection of breast cancer. Image: Reproduction/iStock
With information from Financial Times.
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