New AI technology can detect infections early and save lives
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have developed AI-driven warning technology capable of detecting infections up to 24 hours before symptoms appear.
The technology is particularly crucial for infection-sensitive patients, such as premature babies. "Too many babies die from infectious diseases that could have been treated if they had been detected in time," says Eric Herlenius, professor of Pediatrics at the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet.
The project, "Explainable Machine Learning for Early Warning Systems," uses sensors to record health data and provide early warnings to healthcare professionals.
"The goal is to support doctors, not replace them," says Saikat Chatterjee, leader of the research team at the same department.
This innovative technology has the potential to support healthcare and save lives.