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Source: Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine – Moscow
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is transforming medical practices around the world, significantly reducing patient waiting times and reducing the workload of doctors. This was the key topic at the international session of the Russian Diagnostic Summit, where representatives from the UAE, China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia spoke about their initiatives to introduce AI in radiology.
Despite the different speeds of AI adoption, the results in each country were strikingly similar. During the session, experts from these countries shared their experiences with AI in medical imaging. China is prioritizing standardization and regulation of AI technologies in healthcare, while the UAE is advancing the use of AI in ultrasound diagnostics.
Saudi Arabia uses remote CT and MRI scanning to address access to healthcare in rural areas, while Russia has developed a Unified Radiological Information Service that centralizes patient records, giving doctors access to diagnostic data in real time.
This innovative system attracted the attention of international delegates, who expressed interest in implementing similar solutions in their countries. According to Yuri Vasiliev, Senior Consultant for Radiology and Instrumental Diagnostics at the Moscow Department of Health, the implementation of AI in all participating countries has led to faster patient care and a reduced workload for doctors.
In his presentation on musculoskeletal diagnostics, Dr. Abdulla Alremaithi, President of the Emirates Radiological Society, highlighted that in the UAE, AI has reduced scanning times by 88% and improved image quality.
Peijun Wang, professor and vice chairman of the Chinese Society of Radiology, spoke about China’s comprehensive efforts to regulate and validate AI-enabled medical devices. As of 2022, China had issued 22 regulations, and by 2023, 62 companies were involved in the development of AI-based medical imaging tools, with 45 products supporting the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases, including tumors, cardiovascular diseases, chest diseases, and fractures.
In Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mashael Alrujaiba, board member of the Saudi Arabian Radiological Society, spoke about how remote diagnostic technologies such as CT and MRI are improving access to healthcare for patients in rural areas.
Shazia Khan, a professor of radiology from Pakistan, highlighted the impact of AI on workflow efficiency, citing automation of measurements as one of the key benefits.
The Russian Diagnostic Summit was attended by over 13,000 people, including representatives from all regions of Russia and delegations from 28 countries, such as Abkhazia, Turkey, Serbia, Israel, India and Syria.
The event featured 236 scientific and educational sessions in 21 conference halls, including forums, seminars, round tables and master classes. More than 800 leading experts presented their reports, and more than 230 companies presented their latest technological innovations at the Diagnopolis exhibition.