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AI and imaging-based cancer screening: getting ready for prime time

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New data show that AI could enhance imaging-based screening for pancreatic cancer; however, its evaluation must be rigorous and adhere to the same standards used for conventional screening.

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Fig. 1: AI-assisted prediction and early detection of pancreatic cancer.

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Kleeff, J., Ronellenfitsch, U. AI and imaging-based cancer screening: getting ready for prime time. Nat Med 29, 3002–3003 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02630-y

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