New Artificial Intelligence Software at Northwestern Will Help Scan Mammograms

Artificial Intelligence could soon help doctors flag problematic breast screenings in just one visit, with new technology being tested at Northwestern University in coming months. According to Northwestern Medicine, the new AI technology will be tested on a group of approximately 2,000 patients, with the stated goal of finding irregularities and helping with treatment decisions and outcomes. Google unveiled the technology earlier this week as Northwestern Medicine launched the study. Northwestern Medicine's Dr. Sarah Friedewald, Chief of Breast Imaging, says the goal is to find problems faster and in fewer visits. "Their algorithm was able to detect more cancers than the radiologist," said Dr. Friedewald.