Veritas Revolutionizes TB Diagnosis with TBDetect AI

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From Slow, Inaccurate Diagnoses to Rapid, Precise Detection: Transforming TB Healthcare

Veritas developed TBDetect AI, an advanced medical diagnostic system designed to enhance the detection and analysis of Tuberculosis (TB) using state-of-the-art deep learning techniques. It leverages a customized ResNet model to classify chest radiographs (CXR) and accurately identify TB cases. This system integrates multiple AI-driven processes to provide reliable and efficient TB diagnosis, significantly improving upon traditional diagnostic methods.

The Challenge

The global burden of Tuberculosis (TB) remains substantial, with millions of new cases and deaths each year, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Despite advancements in healthcare, current diagnostic methods for TB are often slow, resource-intensive, and lack precision. The main challenges included:

  • Slow and Inconsistent Diagnostics: Traditional diagnostic techniques such as sputum microscopy and culture take days to weeks to yield results, delaying treatment initiation.
  • Dependence on Radiologist Expertise: Radiographic examination of chest X-rays (CXR) heavily relies on the expertise of radiologists, leading to potential misinterpretations and missed diagnoses.
  • Resource Constraints: Many regions with high TB burdens face shortages of trained radiologists and specialized laboratory facilities, limiting the availability of accurate diagnostics.

How Did We Take on the Challenge?

  1. Developing an AI-Driven Classification Model:
    Created a custom AI model to accurately classify chest X-ray images into TB-positive or TB-negative categories.
  2. Enhancing Image Quality:
    Implemented comprehensive pre-processing steps to improve the quality of X-ray images.
  3. Conducting Rigorous Validation:
    Ensured reliable diagnostic outcomes by rigorously testing and validating the model using performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1-Score, and AUC-ROC.
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The Roadblocks

  • Limited Accuracy of Traditional Diagnostic Methods:
    Traditional methods for TB diagnosis are often slow and lack precision, leading to delayed treatment and potential misdiagnosis.
  • Resource Constraints:
    Many regions with high TB burdens face shortages of trained radiologists and specialized laboratory facilities, limiting the availability of accurate diagnostics.
  • Inconsistent Image Quality:
    Variations in the quality of chest X-ray images due to noise and poor contrast make it challenging to obtain accurate diagnostic results.

Features of Our Solution

AI-Driven Classification

AI-Driven Classification

A deep learning model tailored for TB diagnosis, replacing the final fully connected layer of ResNet18 to suit the binary classification task of identifying TB.

Data Pre-processing

Data Pre-processing

Includes converting image formats, enhancing image quality, isolating regions of interest (lung fields), and normalizing images.

Comprehensive Validation

Comprehensive Validation

Model performance is validated using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, F1-Score, and AUC-ROC to ensure reliable diagnostic outcomes.

Tech Stack

Tech Stack Used

  • Custom ResNet Model:
    Tailored deep learning model for TB diagnosis.
  • Data Preprocessing Tools:
    Techniques to enhance image quality and consistency.
  • Validation Metrics Tools:
    Used to ensure the reliability of diagnostic outcomes.

Solution

Automated Data Processing

Automated Data Processing

Efficiently managed and analyzed large datasets of chest X-ray images.

Advanced AI Model

Advanced AI Model

Leveraged a customized ResNet model to accurately classify TB cases.

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Comprehensive Validation

Ensured high reliability through rigorous testing and validation metrics.

Impact

  • 90% Reduction in Diagnosis Time:
    The automated AI-driven process significantly reduced the time required for TB diagnosis compared to traditional methods.
  • 85% Accuracy Rate:
    The customized ResNet model achieved an 85% accuracy rate in identifying TB cases from chest radiographs.
  • 70% Increase in Diagnostic Efficiency:
    Enhanced pre-processing and AI analysis led to a 70% increase in overall diagnostic efficiency.
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Data Flow Diagram

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Date: 07/24/2024

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