AI-powered test to identify early signs of silicosis

AI-powered test to identify early signs of silicosis

Sydney researchers have made a breakthrough in the fight against silicosis, with the development of an AI-powered diagnostic tool.The non-invasive tool, which analyses a person's breath, can identify early signs of silicosis within minutes, which could be life-changing for at-risk workers.Lead researcher Professor William Alexander Donald said the model works by distinguishing breath profiles of silicosis patients from healthy individuals with r…

AI-powered breath test could detect silicosis early: study

The new test for silicosis has shown promise in an early study, and is now being analysed in larger cohorts.

This work has been carried out by Cuban engineer Elieser Ernesto Gallego Martínez in his doctoral thesis

AI-powered breath test could detect silicosis early

AI-powered breath test could detect silicosis early The new test for silicosis has shown promise in an early study, and is now being analysed in larger cohorts. A new diagnostic tool developed by physicians and scientists from UNSW Sydney that analyses a person’s breath for signs