AI Model Detects Fatty Liver Disease on Routine Chest X-rays

June 30, 2025

AI enables detection of fatty liver disease on standard chest radiographs.

Key Details

  • Fatty liver disease can lead to severe conditions if undetected, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • Diagnosis traditionally relies on CT, MRI, or ultrasound, which may be less accessible and more costly than X-rays.
  • Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed an AI tool to identify fatty liver disease from routine chest X-rays.
  • The tool demonstrated promising performance and could broaden screening access.

Why It Matters

Early detection of fatty liver disease is critical but challenging. An accessible AI solution using widely available x-ray imaging could improve early diagnosis rates and patient outcomes, expanding radiology's role in preventative care.

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