Artificial intelligence is comparable to that of an expert doctor, who works without any time constraint.
Using algorithms can help doctors improve their diagnosis. A new study, published by the Journal of American Medical Association This is clearly shown in a trial carried out in women with breast cancer.
To do this, the researchers compared the machine to humans. First, they analyzed the performance of learning algorithms to detect metastases in the lymph nodes of female patients. The use of these algorithms was made within the framework of a scientific competition. Then, they compared this performance with the diagnoses made by 11 doctors.
Artificial intelligence makes a better diagnosis
Result: In some cases, the algorithm performed better than healthcare professionals. The performance of artificial intelligence (AI) and learning algorithms have therefore made it possible to identify lymph node metastases in breast cancer.
AI is comparable to that of an expert doctor, who works without any time constraints.
Thus, the use of algorithms can be useful in oncology. But the authors of the study make it clear: we must now assess the power of artificial intelligence in other clinical contexts.
Useful in preventing disease
Scientists have been studying the benefits of artificial intelligence in the medical field for some time. More than a year ago, Israeli and American researchers developed an artificial intelligence capable of detecting breast cancer, with a 92% success rate.
At the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, researchers are looking at algorithms to identify a risk lesion, which can potentially develop into cancer. A remedy that could reduce the number of surgeries.
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