Efficacy of tuberculosis screening using the AI chest 4All (DMS–TU) for Thai people innovation at Udonthani Cancer Hospital

Authors

  • Sirinthorn Sridubdim Department of Radiology, Udonthani Cancer Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand 41330
  • Nucharee Phakwapee Department of Radiology, Udonthani Cancer Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand 41330
  • Namthip Munpolsri Department of Radiology, Udonthani Cancer Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand 41330
  • Sirinya Nanthanangkul Thanyarak Udonthani Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand 41330

Keywords:

Chest X–ray image, Artificial Intelligence, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background: The chest X–ray images could be interpreted utilizing "AI Chest 4All (DMS–TU) For Thai People".  This study aimed to evaluate the performance of this artificial intelligence system in tuberculosis screening. Methods: A total of 7,175 chest X–ray images from the check–up group at Udonthani Cancer Hospital were employed as the subjects. Data were collected retrospectively between July 2nd, 2020, and September 30th, 2023. The interpretation results of the AI Chest 4All (DMS–TU) For Thai People were compared with those of the radiologist, focusing on sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Results: The findings revealed that the values for sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 87.50, 98.60, and 98.53 respectively. Conclusion: These results demonstrate the potential of AI Chest 4 All (DMS–TU) For Thai People in efficiently screening for tuberculosis, rapidly identifying patients, enabling immediate treatment, achieving more effective tuberculosis control, and reducing the number of tuberculosis cases.

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2025-10-25

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Sridubdim S, Phakwapee N, Munpolsri N, Nanthanangkul S. Efficacy of tuberculosis screening using the AI chest 4All (DMS–TU) for Thai people innovation at Udonthani Cancer Hospital. Thai J Rad Tech [internet]. 2025 Oct. 25 [cited 2025 Dec. 25];50(1):1-7. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjrt/article/view/271096

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