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Updated · GB News · Jun 12NHS Scotland Begins AI X-ray Trial to Detect 2 Major Conditions
1 articles · Updated · GB News · Jun 12Summary
- NHS Scotland has launched a trial using artificial intelligence to flag signs of lung cancer and stroke in X-rays.
- The pilot focuses on two time-critical conditions, aiming to help clinicians identify abnormalities earlier from imaging scans.
- The move marks a test of AI in routine diagnostics within Scotland’s health service, with the trial’s results likely to shape any wider rollout.
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