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News18
01-08-2025
- Health
- News18
Missed Scans To Timely Diagnoses: How AI Is Changing Lung Cancer Care In India
Last Updated: Lung cancer cases are often diagnosed late at advanced stages. With the rise of AI in medicine, early intervention is now possible. For years, lung cancer has been one of the deadliest diagnoses, often caught too late, and treated with few options. In India, a majority of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, making early intervention the exception, not the norm. But now, that tide is beginning to turn, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. 'AI is helping India move from late-stage panic to early-stage preparedness," says Bhargava Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Oncology at 'It's no longer futuristic, it's working on the ground today," he adds. Most lung cancer cases show no symptoms in the early stages. By the time patients experience breathlessness or persistent coughing, the disease is often advanced. And with a radiologist shortage and fragmented systems, delays are built in. 'Only 3.5%–7.2% of patients are diagnosed early. The rest come in when treatment windows are already shrinking," Reddy adds. AI's Game-Changing Role in Early Diagnosis Of Lung Cancer AI doesn't just interpret scans quickly; it catches abnormalities often missed in early assessments. 'AI's ability to find subtle signs, sometimes before symptoms appear, reshapes the timeline of care entirely," says Reddy. And it's not limited to expensive CTs. AI can scan routine chest X-rays, making advanced detection possible even in rural or under-resourced areas. Screening Made Scalable In India, where LDCT is neither affordable nor accessible for the masses, AI is turning the humble X-ray into a powerful tool. A common misconception is that AI is a tool reserved for high-tech hospitals. In reality, its most transformative impact is unfolding in primary health centres and rural clinics that have long struggled with limited access to specialist care. AI serves as a virtual assistant, helping frontline providers in under-resourced districts detect early signs of lung abnormalities, even without an on-site radiologist. This levels the playing field, enabling timely diagnosis where it was previously out of reach. In states like Goa, AI is already integrated into 11 public health centres, helping screen high-risk populations like smokers and those exposed to urban pollution. 'This is where AI is most transformative, not in high-tech hospitals, but in clinics that never had specialist access," Reddy notes. The WHO has already endorsed AI-supported chest X-ray screening. The next step? Embedding it into national cancer programs. 'Mainstreaming AI as essential, not optional, will be key to delivering timely, data-driven care," says Reddy. AI is not just enhancing lung cancer detection; it's changing when and how we act. By enabling earlier diagnosis, broader reach, and faster decision-making, AI is helping India move from late-stage panic to early-stage preparedness. view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 13:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Star
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
AI is replacing search engines as a shopping guide, research suggests
Finding products, comparing prices and browsing reviews: Until now, you'd have done most of this in a search engine like Google. But that era appears to be ending thanks to AI, research shows. — Photo: Christin Klose/dpa COPENHAGEN: Three in four people who use AI are turning to the likes of ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to get advice and recommendations on shopping and travel instead of using the previous online method of search engines like Google, new research shows. AI-supported online shopping is done at least occasionally by 76% of AI users, with 17% doing so most or even all of the time, according to a study conducted by the market research institute Norstat on behalf of Verdane, a leading European investment company. The changes in consumer search behaviour pose a major challenge not only for search engine providers like Google but also for manufacturers and retailers, who must adapt to maintain their visibility in the AI-driven world. AI chatbots have emerged as powerful tools for tracking down specific products, often providing helpful advice in response to complex and specific queries. Of the survey respondents, 3% are dedicated AI enthusiasts who always use AI tools instead of search engines when shopping online, while 14% said they mostly use AI and 35% do so occasionally. A total of 7,282 people from the UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland aged between 18 and 60 participated in the survey in June. The highest proportion of AI use is in online travel research, at 33%. This is followed by consumer electronics (22%), DIY and hobby supplies (20%), and software or digital subscriptions (19%). However, AI usage is still relatively low in fashion and clothing (13%), cosmetics (12%), and real estate (7%). Among AI tools, ChatGPT is far ahead of its competitors and 86% of AI users regularly use OpenAI's chatbot. This is followed at a considerable distance by Google's Gemini (26% regular users) and Microsoft's Copilot (20%). The Chinese AI bot DeepSeek, which has been the subject of heated debate among AI experts and data protection advocates, appears to have no significant role among consumers in Europe. – dpa
CairoScene
21-07-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Abu Dhabi Startup Ovasave Raises $1.2M to Expand Fertility Platform
Founded in 2023, Ovasave focuses on fertility and hormonal health, offering a digital-first service for hormone testing, egg freezing, virtual consultations, and menopause care. Jul 21, 2025 Abu Dhabi-based FemTech startup Ovasave has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to scale its digital health platform across the GCC. The round was led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and New York's 25 Madison, with additional support from strategic angel investors and family offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2023, Ovasave focuses on fertility and hormonal health, offering a digital-first service for hormone testing, egg freezing, virtual consultations, and menopause care. Its platform combines at-home diagnostic tools with personalised care protocols and access to fertility clinics. The company also runs a corporate benefits programme, aimed at helping organisations offer reproductive health services as part of employee wellbeing strategies. "There is a critical need for timely intervention in women's health, particularly around fertility and hormonal health, Torkia Mahloul, Co-founder and CEO of Ovasave said. "This funding marks a crucial step in our mission to disrupt women's health and expand access to fertility and hormonal care across the region. A recent report by FemTech Analytics showed that the FemTech market in the region is projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 15% from 2021 to 2031. The new capital will support Ovasave's regional expansion, the scaling of employer partnerships, and the development of the next version of its mobile app. Upcoming features will include menstrual cycle tracking, symptom monitoring, AI-supported treatment recommendations, and expanded menopause support. Ovasave is registered with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and is part of the Hub71 tech ecosystem, aligning its services with national efforts to digitise healthcare and expand access to preventive care.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
Kochi: Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade. An interactive workshop and panel discussion organized by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Monday highlighted the importance of collaboration among various agencies to ensure conservation of protected species in the wake of India's recent expansion of the list of sharks and rays protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Experts who attended the meeting felt the need to identify gaps in monitoring and enforcement. Habitat mapping, public awareness campaigns, gear modification, demarcation of conserved areas, AI-supported shark recognition devices and an identification manual were proposed in the workshop. Shark fins in frozen form may often be difficult to identify by enforcement agencies, requiring the need for a strengthened collective capacity among all agencies involved in fisheries management, trade regulation, biodiversity conservation and enforcement. Inaugurating the workshop, CGST & customs chief commissioner Shaik Khader Rahman said joint training exercises and a real-time communication channel among customs, fisheries officials, coastal police, researchers, and forest and wildlife departments are essential to enhance enforcement. "There is a need to forge lasting understanding and actionable strategies between conservation and enforcement," he said. "Fishing pressure and unregulated trade, together with other natural and anthropogenic factors like pollution and climate change, have placed many shark species under threat of extinction," said CMFRI director Grinson George. "Over 40 elasmobranch species are now listed under CITES I (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). This means that any trade involving these species must be accompanied by permits ensuring that their extraction from the wild is sustainable and not detrimental to their survival," he said, adding that effective conservation requires awareness among fishing communities, strengthening of monitoring, enforcement and international collaboration. At the same time, marine scientists cautioned that while implementing stricter conservation measures, livelihoods of fishermen must also be considered. "Shark fishing is a primary source of income for many Indian fishing families and enforcement should not disrupt legitimate fishing activities," said CMFRI finfish fisheries division head Shoba Joe Kizhakudan. Union fisheries joint secretary Neetu Kumari Prasad and T M Najmudeen also spoke at the function. Apart from marine scientists, officials from state fisheries and wildlife departments, customs, Coast Guard, Navy and wildlife crime control bureau, along with representatives of exporters and various NGOs, took part in the discussion.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Experts suggest coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade. An interactive workshop and panel discussion organised by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here on Monday (July 14) highlighted the importance of collaboration among various agencies to ensure the conservation of protected species in the wake of India's recent expansion of the list of sharks and rays protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, according to a communication. Experts who attended the meeting felt the need to identify gaps in monitoring and enforcement. Habitat mapping, public awareness campaigns, gear modification, demarcation of conserved areas, AI-supported shark recognition devices, and an identification manual were proposed at the workshop. Shark fins in frozen form may often be difficult to identify by enforcement agencies, requiring the need for a strengthened collective capacity among all agencies involved in fisheries management, trade regulation, biodiversity conservation, and enforcement, the release said. Inaugurating the workshop, Shaik Khader Rahman, Chief Commissioner, CGST & Customs, said that joint training exercises and a real-time communication channel among Customs, Fisheries officers, Coastal police, researchers, and Forest and Wildlife departments were essential for effective enforcement. There is a need to forge lasting understanding and actionable strategies between conservation and enforcement, he added.
