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Artificial intelligence software contributes to Dresden Radiology's early detection of breast cancer cases.

Knowledge-driven software aids Dresden's radiology department in prompt breast cancer identification

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Artificial intelligence software aids Dresden Radiology in detecting breast cancer at an early...
Artificial intelligence software aids Dresden Radiology in detecting breast cancer at an early stage

Artificial intelligence software contributes to Dresden Radiology's early detection of breast cancer cases.

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden Introduces AI-Based Mammography Software

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden has made a significant stride in the field of radiology, becoming the first facility in the Dresden region to utilize AI-based software in mammography. The software, named "Transpara," is provided by the technology company ScreenPoint Medical.

Prof. Ralf-Thorsten Hoffmann, head of the Institute and Policlinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, views the AI software as a valuable tool, offering radiologists a 'second pair of eyes' to further improve reading accuracy in mammography. Prof. Michael Albrecht, Medical Director of the University Hospital, shares this sentiment, stating that the use of AI provides additional security and is expected to become the standard in diagnostics in the future.

The AI software analyzes mammography images by comparing them with a database of over five million images, enabling faster diagnosis. This innovation is expected to save time and personnel resources at the radiology department of the university hospital.

The system is designed to detect even the smallest nodes and calcifications, often precursors of cancerous diseases. The reduction of false diagnoses is a key goal in the development of the AI software. It's worth noting that the software's ability to consider different breast densities is a new development in its future iterations.

Breast cancer, or mammary carcinoma, is the most common malignant tumor in women in Germany. Approximately one in eight women is affected by breast cancer during her life. The earlier the diagnosis is made using the AI software, the higher the chances of survival for patients.

Currently, around 70,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed annually in Germany. The hope is for faster and more reliable breast cancer detection using AI. As the technology continues to evolve, it is anticipated that AI will play an increasingly important role in early breast cancer detection.

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