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Fujitsu and Southern Tohoku General Hospital start joint research on AI technology for detecting pancreatic cancer from non-contrast CT scans

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Monday, April 25, 2022

The new AI technology has been trained with data from 300 anonymized CT images of pancreatic cancer patients provided by the Southern Tohoku General Hospital and offers an optimal image analysis method based on the shape of organs and cancer tumors.

Key Points: 
  • The new AI technology has been trained with data from 300 anonymized CT images of pancreatic cancer patients provided by the Southern Tohoku General Hospital and offers an optimal image analysis method based on the shape of organs and cancer tumors.
  • The joint research project represents a new approach to apply AI technology to support medical practitioners in detecting early signs of pancreatic cancer from CT scans.
  • Fujitsu and the Southern Tohoku General Hospital will conduct clinical trials within this joint research to further improve the newly developed AI and offer a technology for an early detection of pancreatic cancer that can help to improve the quality of life of each patient.
  • Fujitsu will continue research and development on converging technologies(5) that combine AI-powered image analysis technology with Southern Tohoku General Hospital's medical knowledge in pancreatic cancer treatment, with the aim of establishing AI technology able to support the early detection of pancreatic cancer."

Annual Florida Combined Otolaryngology Meeting Expands to Connect World's Most Innovative Thinkers in ENT, Medical Audiology and More for Hybrid Meeting in November

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The event will take place in an inclusive hybrid format both in-person at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and as a virtual event online, Nov. 5-7.

Key Points: 
  • The event will take place in an inclusive hybrid format both in-person at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and as a virtual event online, Nov. 5-7.
  • The FCOM2021 agenda features some of the brightest minds in the multi-specialties of ear, nose and throat medicine and surgery.
  • State-of-the-art audiovisual and communication technology will ensure continuous three-day interaction among participants in a real-time, seamless venue.
  • FCOM2021 will include a strong focus on the very partnerships needed to provide the best outcomes for patients."