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AI System Combines MRI and Ultrasound to Detect Prostate Cancer with 80% Accuracy, Beating Human Experts

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Overview

  • Study evaluated AI system combining MRI and ultrasound for prostate cancer detection
  • Tested on 3,110 patients across multiple hospitals
  • New AI approach showed 80% sensitivity in finding significant cancer
  • Outperformed both single-imaging AI models and human radiologists
  • Could improve accuracy of prostate biopsies and treatment planning

Plain English Explanation

Finding prostate cancer accurately is like trying to hit a target in the dark. Doctors currently use MRI scans to spot suspicious areas, then try to match those spots when doi...

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