Australian Trial Tests AI-Enhanced Ultrasound for DDH Screening — Validation Study at Royal Children's Hospital
247 Health News Editorial
·9 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsAustralian researchers are validating an enhanced ultrasound system for DDH screening in infants aged 4-20 weeks. The study at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne compares diagnostic accuracy against standard ultrasound methods.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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