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Zawya
4 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
M42 announces breakthrough results for its AI-powered tuberculosis screening
M42, a global health leader powered by technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and genomics, has unveiled landmark findings from a large-scale population study on AI-powered tuberculosis (TB) screening, published in the prestigious scientific journal npj Digital Medicine - Nature. Conducted in collaboration with Capital Health Screening Centre (CHSC) in Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, the study is among the largest real-world clinical validations of an AI-driven healthcare solution to date, analyzing over one million chest X-rays (CXRs) to evaluate the efficacy and scalability of AI in TB screening. The study assessed AI Radiology in Screening TB (AIRIS-TB), M42's cutting-edge AI model engineered to streamline routine tuberculosis screenings, allowing radiologists to focus on more complex or urgent cases. AIRIS-TB demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving an Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUROC) of 98.5% - a clear indicator of its high efficiency in triaging CXRs for TB. With an estimated 10.8 million people falling ill from TB and a total of 1.25 million people dying from it in 2023, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and recent reports of TB returning to being the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, M42's AIRIS-TB demonstrates the potential of AI solutions delivering real-world impact. AIRIS-TB reported an unprecedented 0% false-negative rate for tuberculosis-specific cases across the full dataset – an achievement that reinforces its safety and reliability as a workflow automation tool. In practical application, the model has the potential to safely automate up to 80% of routine CXR assessments, directly alleviating radiologist workload pressures, minimising the risk of human error, and delivering significant cost efficiencies in high-throughput low-prevalence settings. Presently, CXR review remains labor-intensive and prone to oversight and error, potentially leading to missed or delayed diagnoses, with a prior study stating a 26.6% increase in missed findings when radiologists double their annotation speed, and a rise in errors after 9 hours into their shift. Importantly, AIRIS-TB delivered consistently strong performance across a wide range of demographic groups, including variations in gender, age, HIV status, income levels, and a diverse population covering six WHO regions, highlighting the model's robustness, fairness and generalisability across diverse global populations. These results underscore AIRIS-TB's potential to significantly enhance clinical workflows and drive earlier, more equitable screening of TB in high-volume programmes worldwide. Dimitris Moulavasilis, Group CEO of M42, said, "This landmark study marks a pivotal moment in the potential power of AI in the global fight against tuberculosis. Our AIRIS-TB model stands as a compelling testament to the unmatched accuracy, safety and scalability that AI can deliver, particularly in resource-limited settings where there is a shortage of radiologists and the need to tackle TB is greatest. In regions with a high prevalence of TB, we now have a scalable technological solution that can bridge the divide, expand radiologist capacity and help save lives. These results signal the transformative role AI can play in reshaping global public health and redefining how healthcare is diagnosed, delivered and experienced worldwide.' Dr. Laila Abdel Wareth, CEO of Capital Health Screening Centre, added, "The outcomes of this study reaffirm that AI models like AIRIS-TB can not only match – but safely surpass – human-level accuracy and efficiency in clinical practice. By automating high-volume, routine screenings with precision, we are equipping radiologists to concentrate on complex and high-risk cases, unlocking greater diagnostic capacity. This shift holds immense potential to elevate patient outcomes, streamline healthcare delivery and bolster public health infrastructure on a global scale." The study underwent rigorous peer review and ethical oversight by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of clinical integrity. Its publication in a leading scientific journal reinforces M42's position as a global pioneer in AI-led health solutions and solidifies the UAE's growing prominence as a global, data-driven hub for cutting-edge medical innovation and technology. The full study is accessible through npj Digital Medicine.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Activity carts help classrooms celebrate
SARANAC LAKE — Classrooms at Petrova and Bloomingdale elementary schools are using new activity carts to celebrate special occasions, thanks to support from a Franklin County program that promotes nutrition and physical activity. The carts were purchased by The Heart Network's Creating Healthy Schools & Communities program, which is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. The carts are equipped with a variety of games and activities that can be used for birthdays and other parties, including dice sets, floor and dance mats, chalk kits, charades for kids and more. 'These carts are bringing joy and happiness to our students,' Bloomingdale Elementary School Principal Katie Laba said. 'The materials on the carts are active items and replace the old traditions of bringing cupcakes or treats in, and have replaced it with active, fun and collaborative games and physical activities.' 'Activity carts are becoming more popular in classrooms, not just for celebrations but also to help teachers to keep students engaged throughout the school day,' sArriana Patraw, The Heart Network's community health improvement coordinator, said. 'These mobile carts are signed out by teachers, who use them to get kids out of their seats and moving. Short, in-classroom breaks are effective in stimulating learning, especially when the activities promote movement and teamwork.' The Heart Network's CHSC program works with schools across Franklin County to support initiatives that bolster physical activity, nutrition and wellness. In Saranac Lake, CHSC recently helped the Farm to School program complete upgrades to its greenhouses and school gardens. In Tupper Lake, CHSC funding helped set up the All Kids Bike program and equip LP Quinn with Strider bikes. For more information about the CHSC program at The Heart Network, visit or contact Arriana Patraw at apatraw@
