William Karnes, MD, a gastroenterologist practicing at the University of California Irvine is helping develop an artificial intelligence system for colonoscopies, according to NBC affiliate WNDU.
Here are the key details to know:
1. The system is similar to facial recognition, and helps physicians identify polyps they might have otherwise missed.
2. Dr. Karnes told WNDU the artificial intelligence technology helps physicians find 20 percent more polyps than traditional colonoscopies.
3. Dr. Karnes has tested the technology on 100 patients to date.