Ethiopian Trial Tests AI-Supported Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Community Breast Cancer Screening — Implications for Global Health
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·15 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsEthiopian trial tests AI-supported point-of-care ultrasound for community breast cancer screening in 4,800 women. This innovative approach could revolutionise screening access in resource-limited settings globally.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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