AI tool being tested for faster, more accurate diagnosis of diseases like dengue


An AI-powered software dubbed Blade can cut the time needed to analyse blood for some diseases by half. — ONG WEE JIN/The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Diagnosing leukaemia as well as diseases such as dengue and Covid-19 may soon be faster and more accurate with the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

An AI-powered software dubbed Blade – developed by Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and Taiwanese tech firm Asus – can cut the time needed to analyse blood for these diseases by half, allowing for earlier clinical intervention for patients.

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