Bradford skin cancer waiting times cut by new AI technology - bbc.com
A dermatology clinic in Bradford, UK, has successfully integrated an AI system called DERM to analyze suspicious skin lesions. The technology has significantly reduced waiting times and decreased the number of unnecessary biopsies by accurately identifying benign cases.
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This demonstrates the practical, life-saving potential of AI in healthcare to optimize clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jamie Coulson Yorkshire health correspondent, St Luke's Hospital, Bradford BBC The artificial intelligence analyses images of suspicious skin lesions in minutes Staff at an NHS clinic using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect skin cancer sooner have said the technology could be a "game changer".
The dermatology team at St Luke's Hospital in Bradford adopted the new system in April to examine suspicious skin lesions.
The quick scanning means that 32 patients can be seen in each session, compared to 24 before AI was introduced.
Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Zakir Shariff said the technology has had a "big impact" on waiting times and the number of unnecessary procedures.
The AI system is called DERM, which stands for Deep Ensemble for the Recognition of Malignancy.
The company behind the technology, Skin Analytics, claims the AI is 99.9% accurate at ruling out melanoma cases.
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