AI Diagnostic for X-Rays: A Leap Towards Early Detection and Treatment

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In a draft guidance published on October 22, 2024, NICE, England, suggested using AI in X-rays to detect fractures in English healthcare services.

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NICE supports the use of AI for X-rays in fracture diagnosis

NICE recommends AI tools for fracture detection, such as TechCare Alert, BoneView, RBfracture, or Rayvolve. These solutions will address diagnostic errors that occur in 3-10% of cases.

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Advocating AI solutions to reduce diagnostic errors

Indian Radiology landscape, too, is experiencing revolutionary change, and the adoption of AI will accelerate this progress further. It is expected to see a CAGR of 12-15% in the next five years.

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Rise in AI diagnostic for X-rays in India

India will see a surge in the use of AI in its radiology workflows to automate imaging and report generation. This will reduce manual workload and improve patient care service.

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Use of AI to streamline radiology workflows

AI algorithms will be able to identify minute discrepancies, creating accurate X-ray images. This can facilitate the effective detection of hairline fractures, osteoarthritis, or early-stage tumors.

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Improvement in the precision of diagnosis

Tele-radiology involves giving remote consultations, and AI can fasten this process to reduce downtime further. Medical practitioners can use this to provide services in remote areas.

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Providing teleradiology services for serving rural and remote areas

According to Dr Bilal Thangal T M, Medical Lead, NURA, AI-based X-ray diagnosis has a promising future in India. Still, we must address the current challenges of its everyday usage.

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Need for a balanced approach