Hospitals across Ireland will deploy an AI-powered tool to support radiologists in breast cancer screenings.
Developed by UK-based applied science company Kheiron Medical Technologies, the Mammography Intelligent Assessment (Mia) system acts as an “second reader” of mammograms.
“According to Breast Cancer Ireland, 690 deaths are attributed to breast cancer annually in the Republic of Ireland and 3,700 women in Ireland are diagnosed every year with breast cancer,” said Alex Hamlow, Kheiron’s chief commercial officer
“In our meetings with radiologists and breast screening programme leaders across Ireland, we’ve had the opportunity to discuss how AI and Mia can help both radiologists and the women they care for.
“Based on its performance in the UK and Europe, Mia represents a major breakthrough in helping radiologists to dramatically improve breast cancer detection and patient outcomes,” he continued.
The AI-powered tool will be distributed by medical supply company Hospital Services Limited (HSL).
Dominic Walsh, HSL’s chief executive officer, added: “We are looking forward to bringing the Mia solution to the breast screening community throughout Ireland.
“It has tremendous potential to transform the breast screening pathway by empowering breast screening professionals to detect potential malignancies more accurately and quickly, ultimately saving more lives in the fight against breast cancer.”
