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.