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Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, have developed a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools designed to assist in the early detection and assessment of kidney diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide.

The team has developed three technologies that complement each other.

These technologies address a significant healthcare issue. Kidney diseases are often asymptomatic in their early stages and are not diagnosed until substantial damage has occurred. The AI tools aim to assist physicians by delivering consistent results quickly, especially in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

These tools can enable ...