World’s first AI model with expert-level EEG interpretation
By editors of HospiMedica International
Posted on August 12, 2024
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to measure electrical activity in the brain. While visual EEG examination is considered the gold standard for detecting abnormalities, it requires extensive clinical resources and years of specialized training. Now, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-based model can provide a comprehensive interpretation of clinical EEGs with accuracy comparable to that of medical experts.
Natus Medical (Middleton, WI, USA) has introduced autoSCORE, a groundbreaking AI model that can automatically and comprehensively interpret clinical EEGs with an accuracy on par with that of healthcare professionals. Developed by Holberg EEG (Bergen, Norway), autoSCORE uses a deep learning model trained on the world’s largest dataset of over 30,000 expertly labeled EEG recordings. The development and validation of the model were carefully designed to minimize common errors and biases, focusing on the key aspects essential for clinical EEG interpretation.
Image: Autoscore is the world’s first AI model of its kind that enables automatic and comprehensive clinical EEG interpretation (Photo courtesy of Natus Medical)
The AI-powered autoSCORE application is designed to help neurological care teams perform EEG data analysis more efficiently and consistently. Unlike traditional spike and seizure detectors, autoSCORE thoroughly examines EEG data for a range of clinically significant abnormalities and provides study-level scores that indicate whether an EEG study is normal or abnormal. A 2023 study published in JAMA found that autoSCORE consistently achieved accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity near or above 90%. The study also showed that autoSCORE performs on par with leading human experts and outperforms other similar AI models on the market. The autoSCORE application has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in routine EEG studies and is currently available exclusively in the United States with Natus NeuroWorks EEG software version 10.
“Developing the world’s first AI model that can read clinical EEGs at the level of the world’s best experts is a significant achievement,” said Harald Aurlien, co-founder of Holberg EEG. “The partnership and distribution agreement with Natus, one of the world’s largest EEG companies, will help make this innovative solution accessible to customers around the world.”
“The autoSCORE application has the potential to improve clinical outcomes and treatment value for millions of epilepsy patients,” added Chris Landon, Chief Executive Officer of Natus Neuro. “This newly launched solution is the first in a series of innovative AI applications at Natus aimed at improving efficiency and quality across the healthcare system.”
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