BMU calls on Japan to assist in AI use for disease diagnosis

With artificial intelligence transforming medical science worldwide, the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has sought Japan's cooperation to strengthen diagnostic accuracy through AI-driven tools, reports bdnews24.com.

Speaking at the sixth international conference of the Bangladesh Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition on Saturday, BMU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof Md Abul Kalam Azad highlighted the persistent diagnostic confusion surrounding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Referring to a pathology seminar held earlier, he said: "The seminar was for intern pathologists, organised in collaboration with the Royal College of Pathologists. One of the professors there was also the president of the Royal Pathologists."

"I asked him what kind of tool or key we should develop to differentiate IBD from tuberculosis. Because for adult patients, it is challenging to make that distinction."

Describing Japan as "far ahead" in the field, Prof Azad sought their assistance, saying: "We often begin by treating patients for tuberculosis.