A group of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a technology to assess the likelihood of developing breast cancer in women. The presented AI system is able to analyze the results of mammography, predicting the likelihood of developing breast cancer in the future.
The researchers analyzed the mammography results of more than 60 patients, selecting women who had developed breast cancer within five years of the study. Based on this data, an AI system was created that recognizes subtle structures in breast tissue, which are an early sign of breast cancer.
Another important point of the study is that the AI system effectively detects the emerging disease in black women. Previous studies have mainly relied on the results of mammography of women of European appearance. Statistics show that black women are 43% more likely to die from breast cancer. It is also noted that African American, Hispanic and Asian women develop breast cancer at an earlier age.
Scientists say that the AI system they created works equally effectively when analyzing women's mammograms, regardless of race. The researchers intend to continue testing the system. It may soon be used in hospitals. This approach will allow you to more accurately determine the risk of breast cancer, early detection of early symptoms of a dangerous disease. The importance of development can hardly be overstated, as breast cancer remains the most common type of malignant tumor in women around the world.
Source: 3dnews.ru