Originally advertised in United Daily News Yu-Xin Chen

Taipei Medical University Hospital has launched the “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform,” which allows patients to undergo early screening for four diseases—lung cancer, emphysema, coronary artery calcification, and osteoporosis—with just a single low-dose chest CT (LDCT) scan.Photo by reporter Yu-Xin Chen

This year, Taipei Medical University is showcasing its highlights at the Medical Technology Exhibition under the theme “Smart Healthcare · Innovative Sustainability,” integrating the unique strengths of its one university and six affiliated hospitals. Taipei Medical University Hospital is focusing on AI development, presenting the “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform.” With just a single CT scan, patients can receive early screening results for four diseases, significantly reducing their radiation exposure.

Taipei Medical University Vice President Cheng-Yu Chen stated that low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is primarily used for lung cancer detection. As Taiwan transitions into an aging society, the number of patients requiring LDCT screenings is expected to increase in the future. To reduce the number of scans and minimize radiation exposure, the “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform” was developed with the support of artificial intelligence and AI modeling. With just a single LDCT scan, the system can perform advanced calculations to assess conditions related to the heart, lungs, and bone health. In addition to lung cancer screening, it can also predict diseases such as emphysema, coronary artery calcification, and osteoporosis, achieving an accuracy rate of up to 90%.

The “Deep-Lung AI Multimodal Imaging Precision Health Platform” can also automatically generate health reports that meet international standards. This significantly reduces the time required for physicians to interpret results, cutting it down from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes. As a result, it helps alleviate the workload of radiologists and diagnostic specialists.

Taipei Medical University Hospital is also actively developing a precision surgical suite, incorporating an advanced hybrid surgical navigation system. This includes a mobile angiography unit and multimodal image fusion technology, enabling surgeons to precisely locate lesions in real-time during procedures. These innovations greatly enhance surgical accuracy and success rates, particularly benefiting the success of minimally invasive spinal surgeries.

Taipei Medical University Hospital showcased the “Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgical System” at the Medical Technology Exhibition today. This system assists surgeons by enabling real-time localization of lesions during procedures.Photo by reporter Yu-Xin Chen.

Taipei Medical University Hospital showcased the “Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgical System” at the Medical Technology Exhibition today. This system assists surgeons by enabling real-time localization of lesions during procedures.Photo by reporter Yu-Xin Chen.