Originally published on the Healthnews Editorial Department

The Taiwan Medical Technology Exhibition kicks off today (1st) and will run for four consecutive days at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 4th floor. The Taipei Medical University (TMU) system, including its six affiliated hospitals, is participating in full force, showcasing cutting-edge medical technologies such as AI, ICT, cloud computing, and big data applications. These innovations not only respond to the wave of digital transformation but also drive advancements in the healthcare industry.

This year, TMU and its medical system are participating in the 2022 Taiwan Medical Technology Exhibition under the theme of “Smart Healthcare · Innovation and Sustainability,” presenting 29 highlight projects. These include TMU Hospital’s “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform,” which can predict four diseases from a single CT scan, Wan Fang Hospital’s “Capsule Endoscopy,” and Shuang Ho Hospital’s “AI Monitoring for Precision COVID-19 Care,” offering visitors a glimpse into the latest frontiers of smart healthcare.

TMU Hospital – Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform

The Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform is a comprehensive AI-assisted radiology system designed for early detection of thoracic diseases. Utilizing a single set of 3D low-dose chest CT (LDCT) images, the system applies advanced algorithms to analyze the heart, lungs, and bones, providing early screening for four diseases: lung cancer, emphysema, coronary artery calcification, and osteoporosis.

(▲ Taipei Medical University Vice President Cheng-Yu Chen and his research team developed the “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform,” the world’s first system capable of predicting four diseases from a single CT scan.)

Taipei Medical University Vice President for Research and project lead Cheng-Yu Chen stated that with the Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform, patients only need to undergo a single low-dose chest CT scan (LDCT). Using AI computation and predictive models, the system can accurately detect four diseases—lung cancer, emphysema, coronary artery calcification, and osteoporosis—with up to 90% accuracy. Additionally, the system automatically generates health reports that meet international standards, making it a world-first innovation.

Vice President Cheng-Yu Chen emphasized that Taiwan’s rapidly aging population is expected to drive government subsidies for LDCT and other screening programs, which will place a significant workload on radiologists and diagnostic physicians. Moreover, multiple CT scans across different body regions increase radiation exposure risks for patients. By integrating AI, the time required for physicians to interpret CT images can be drastically reduced—from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes. Furthermore, since only one LDCT scan is needed, the system significantly reduces patients’ radiation exposure.