Learn how with the help of artificial intelligence, doctors check fluorographic images of Minsk residents

Fluorographic images of Belarusians will now be checked using artificial intelligence. The pilot project, launched in August, has performed well. This was reported on the air of the TV channel “First Information”, writes sb.by.

According to Svetlana Tumashik, head doctor of the Minsk Clinical Center for Phthisiopulmonology, artificial intelligence has already viewed more than 5,000 images:

“Remarkably, in 400 cases, the AI highlighted areas of pathology.” This is certainly a great help. The neural network is an excellent assistant, but the final responsibility for the conclusion is the radiologist.”.

Artificial intelligence works in the background and helps the doctor not to miss what is easy to lose in the flow.

Head of the Information Technologies Department of the Health Committee of the Minsk City Executive Committee Alexander Smirny noted:

“This pilot project operates exclusively in the city. Slowly we will connect the fluorographic apparatus of the city. There are over 50. The network will be built on the basis of the city telemedicine system.”.

Until the end of the year, the test mode, and then the neural network will be introduced into clinics throughout the capital.

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