This story, which examines how AI is transforming medical research and therapies, is the sixth in a six-part series.
Will Studholme, 58, was not prepared for an osteoporosis diagnosis when he wound up in accident and emergency at an NHS hospital in Oxford in 2023 with stomach issues.
The condition, which is closely linked to aging, makes bones weak and brittle, which raises the possibility of breakage.
An abdominal CT scan was performed early in the examination of Mr. Studholme’s illness, which turned out to be a serious case of food poisoning.
When artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used to analyze that scan, it revealed that Mr. Studholme’s spine had a compressed vertebra, which is a frequent early sign of osteoporosis.
