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The research project opens a testbed for
hospitals around the world to contribute to the project and to test
the algorithm platform
HELSINKI,
May 25,
2023 /CNW/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has
partnered with Helsinki University
Hospital and Planmeca, a leading manufacturer of high-tech digital
imaging devices, to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)
solution that assists radiologists in interpreting brain CT scans
and detecting the most common types of non-traumatic brain
hemorrhages. The collaboration in this research and innovation
ecosystem, called CleverHealth Network, is a part of CGI´s
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
The solution, named AI Head Analysis, has
recently been approved to be retrospectively tested in workflow in
Helsinki University Hospital. This
means that the radiologist and artificial intelligence first
analyze the images independently. After the radiologist has made
his diagnosis, he can compare his assessment with the results of
the AI. The research project has also opened a low-threshold,
easy-to-use test environment for all the interested
hospitals around the world.
"Each year, millions of people across the globe
are diagnosed with some type of brain hemorrhage—an acute condition
that requires a prompt and accurate diagnosis. In Finland alone, more than 180,000 head CT scans
are performed annually, most of them at emergency clinics," said
Miikka Korja, Chief Innovation Officer and a docent in neurology at
the Helsinki University Hospital.
"This number is increasing year by year while the
number of radiologists is decreasing," he noted. "Further,
interpreting head CT scans requires time and experience, but most
emergency clinics are very busy. To address these challenges, we
partnered with CGI and Planmeca to develop a new type of AI
solution that uses algorithms to detect the most common types of
non-traumatic cerebral hemorrhages rapidly and accurately."
The solution analyzes data from different imaging
devices at hospitals to both build and clinically test algorithms
in line with rigorous regulatory requirements. Using AI algorithms,
the solution can assist in detecting head CT images that require
urgent attention. This eases the workload of radiologists and
speeds up treatment by on-call physicians.
The solution's AI algorithms were jointly
developed by CGI, the Helsinki
University Hospital, and Planmeca. The hospital has been
developing AI algorithms for many years and now has a digital
archive containing more than 20 million images. CGI built the
solution's underlying platform on Microsoft Azure.
Independent testing and validation of the
solution has so far been conducted by several hospitals, including
one of the largest university hospitals in Switzerland. Neurology, one of the
world's leading medical journals, recently published an article on
these AI-based diagnostics.
"The AI Head Analysis is a highly unique and
innovative solution that may help save many lives in the future
from a condition that is both challenging to detect and treat. The
solution also demonstrates how CGI is committed to using its
expertise and the power of technology to improve the well-being of
communities and citizens," said Leena-Mari Lähteenmaa, President of
CGI's operations in Finland.
"Because the solution is independent of any patient data or systems
managed by a particular hospital, we may offer it to other
hospitals around the world. The solution, we expect, may also be
used to advance the development of other AI-based healthcare
solutions in the future."
CGI has a large center of excellence in
Finland that develops advanced
healthcare technologies and solutions, such as the company's
flagship patient data system OMNI360. With deep experience in
developing and integrating business, clinical and IT solutions for
public and private sector health organizations, CGI helps
healthcare clients advance digital strategies, optimize operations,
and improve patient care.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among
the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms
in the world. With 91,000 consultants and professionals across the
globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from
strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration,
managed IT and business process services and intellectual property
solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship
model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients
digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI
Fiscal 2022 reported revenue is $12.87
billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the
NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
For more information on the testbed,
visit
www.cgi.com/fi/fi/ai-head-analysis
For more information on CGI´s Environmental,
Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and performance, read the
latest ESG report.
Images for media
use:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AvSUjCy7IC08nHXK3K9x4PRYSj3I?e=FI2YOJ
Video presentation of the
solution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E40LMudOefw
More background information on the development
project:
https://www.cleverhealth.fi/en/head-area-imaging-analytics/
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SOURCE CGI Inc.