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BANGKOK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Chula Engineering and Chula Medicine co-invent an innovative device for a rapid

and accurate gastrointestinal cancer detection hoping to foster preventive

medicine and reduce the number of cancer patients.

Many types of cancers, especially gastric and colorectal cancer can be treated

if detected early. As the world's fourth-leading cause of death, colorectal

cancer is also most common in the elderly Thai population. Statistics show that

in 2021, 15 million Thai seniors (over 50 years old) are at risk of developing

colorectal cancer, and are advised to get a regular colonoscopy every 5-10

years.

Thus, a "DeepGI" gastrointestinal monitor was co-developed by Associate

Professor Dr. Peerapon Vateekul, Chula Engineering, Professor Dr. Rangsun

Rerknimitr, M.D., Associate Professor Dr. Satimai Aniwan, M.D., and Lecturer

Kasenee Tiankanon, M.D. from the Excellence Center for GI Endoscopy, King

Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red Cross Society, with the support

from Chulalongkorn University Technology Center (UTC) and ESM Solutions Co.,

Ltd.

Accurate colonic polyp detection by AI

Currently, colonoscopy or lower GI endoscopy, the standard approach to detect

early colon abnormalities, are quite challenging due to the numerous forms of

polyps. Statistics show that up to 22 percent of tests can be erroneous.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peerapon, "DeepGI detects abnormalities by the AI

using the 'Deep Learning' technique and alerts doctors in real-time with over

90 percent accuracy, while accurately characterizing the polyps if they may

become malignant (Neoplastic) or benign (Hyperplastic) in the future."

DeepGI Highlights

1.Deep Learning Technology - real-time and accurate detection and

characterization

2.Vendor Unlock supports all brands and models of gastrointestinal endoscopes.

3.Extensible Future

4.Affordable

Further utilization and expansion to the community endoscopists

DeepGI is currently pending national patent and continues to develop with the

Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5). The team hopes this innovation will

benefit community hospitals with shortages of medical and technological

personnel.

Interested health institutions can contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peerapon Vateekul

via email at peerapon.v@chula.ac.th or via the website

https://deepgi.cp.eng.chula.ac.th/

The general public wishing to receive tests via DeepGI can contact Excellence

Center for GI Endoscopy, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Thai Red

Cross Society, Bhumisiri Mangkhalanusorn Building, 10th floor, Zone A,

Telephone +66-2256-4000 ext. 81001-2.

For more information, visit https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/73670/

Source: Chulalongkorn University Communication Center

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