IndiaHealthcare and life sciences2018 – ongoingBaran District Hospital
AI chest X-ray triage for suspected tuberculosis
Baran's TB notification rate rose to 90.14% after qXR deployment, according to Qure.ai
Problem
Hospital staff faced heavy screening workloads and delays in diagnosing tuberculosis. Patients traveling from remote villages risked dropping out before diagnosis and treatment.
Approach
Baran District Hospital deployed Qure.ai's qXR in 2018. The system analyzed chest X-rays and flagged suspected TB cases for further testing. Staff used it within the hospital's daily triage workflow.
Results
Takeaway
The deployment connected faster screening with referrals for confirmatory tests. Its reported benefits extended to treatment enrollment time.
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- Process innovation
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Sources
Source summaries
Qure.ai described the hospital's use of qXR to triage suspected TB cases for additional testing. It reported notification rates increasing from 67.8% to 90.14% and treatment enrollment occurring nearly 3 days sooner.
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