Omaha physicians embrace AI for effective colon cancer screenings

Physicians in Omaha are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology called G.I. Genius to enhance colon cancer screenings. The software, based on deep learning technology, is taught to recognize polyps and helps distinguish between a healthy and unhealthy colon. In real time, the software highlights polyps as the camera moves through the colon, leading to a 7% improvement in polyp detection. This technology is crucial in reducing the rate of interval cancers, which are cancers found between routine screenings. While AI is a valuable diagnostic tool, it will never replace the patient-doctor relationship, and early screenings are recommended for the timely detection and treatment of colon cancer.