GEM Hospital introduces A.I. powered endoscopy for Stomach & Colon Cancer for the First Time in Tamil Nadu
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GEM Hospital, Coimbatore in collaboration with FUJIFILM India, announced the installation of Tamil Nadu’s first-ever, state-of-the-art CAD EYE Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, a ground-breaking technology designed to enhance the early detection of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
This system was launched by Dr.C.Palanivelu, Chairman, GEM Hospital in the presence of Dr.P.Praveen Raj, Chief Executive Officer and Dr.Parthasarathy, Chief Operating Officer, GEM Hospital. This installation marks a significant milestone in Coimbatore’s healthcare landscape.
Stomach cancer incidence has steadily risen in the past decade, with India exhibiting a comparatively higher rate than many Western countries. Consequently, early detection becomes a crucial tool in combating these life-threatening diseases, and with the help of CAD EYE AI, the burden of GI cancer can be reduced to a greater extent, Dr.C.Palanivelu told media persons on Thursday. He also pointed out that this was a huge milestone to install the first-ever Artificial Intelligence system CAD EYE in Coimbatore.
The CAD EYE system employs advanced AI algorithms and real-world data to assist in the identification and characterization of suspected lesions during colonoscopies. Additionally, it excels in detecting early gastric flat lesions in gastrointestinal endoscopy, addressing a critical need in a region burdened by increased occurrence rates of esophageal, stomach, liver, and colorectal cancers. By boosting diagnostic accuracy and improving adenoma detection rates, CAD EYE enables timely intervention and increases the chances of successful treatment.
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