Aberdeen AI Trial helps Doctors Spot Breast Cancers

A trial is happening at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to test if artificial intelligence (AI) can help radiologists review many mammograms each year. In the trial, AI helped detect early-stage breast cancer in June, who is a healthcare assistant and part of the study. Because of this finding, June will have surgery soon. 

Mammograms are special X-rays used to examine breasts and detect small changes that may indicate breast cancer, even before they can be felt. They are an essential tool in breast cancer screening and are estimated to save around 1,300 lives each year in the UK, according to the NHS. 

In Scotland, there has been an increase in the number of women attending routine breast screenings in the three-year period leading up to 2022. However, at the same time, there has been a decline in the availability of radiologists who review the results. This means that there are fewer healthcare professionals available to analyze mammograms and provide timely diagnoses. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. It is already extensively employed in various industries.
The field of healthcare is already witnessing the practical applications of AI, which have garnered considerable attention recently. 

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