Novice Users Can Accurately Estimate Gestational Age with AI-Powered Ultrasonography
Groundbreaking Study Publishes in JAMA
Researchers Develop AI-Enabled Device for Gestational Age Estimation
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has demonstrated that novice users with no prior training in ultrasonography can accurately estimate gestational age using an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered handheld ultrasonography device.
This low-cost point-of-care AI tool enabled novice users to accurately estimate gestational age between 14 and 27 weeks.
Conclusion
This study has profound implications for healthcare access and equity. The AI-enabled device has the potential to increase the availability of accurate gestational age estimation, particularly in underserved communities where access to skilled sonographers may be limited. By empowering novice users to perform this critical task, the device can contribute to improved maternal and fetal outcomes. The findings highlight the transformative power of AI in healthcare, empowering non-experts to perform complex medical tasks with accuracy and reliability.
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