AI boosts thyroid nodule diagnosis, may cut unnecessary biopsies
NCT ID NCT05982821
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for diagnosing thyroid nodules. Nearly 2,000 participants had both an ultrasound and a biopsy to confirm their diagnosis. Researchers compared how well doctors could identify cancerous nodules with and without AI assistance, with the goal of reducing unnecessary biopsies.
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510289, China
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