Many studies have focused on AI applications in chest X-ray screenings, offering a more cost-effective alternative.
: Artificial intelligence holds significant potential in Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly in enhancing screening and diagnostics, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Citing a recent study, he said AI-assisted chest X-rays demonstrated a higher sensitivity rate of 56.4 to 95.7 per cent compared to radiologists, who achieved a sensitivity of 23.2 to 76 per cent in detecting lung nodules, while maintaining comparable specificity. Lukanisman was responding to a question from Mohd Hasnizan Harun regarding the preliminary findings of AI-assisted radiology studies, its potential in detecting diseases like cancer, and its impact on reducing long-term treatment costs for both patients and the Ministry of Health .
“A study on AI’s diagnostic performance in mammogram screenings for breast cancer—conducted on 434 digital mammograms—showed significant improvements across all evaluator groups, including experienced radiologists and trainees.
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