AI spots pancreatic cancer on regular CT scans
Researchers just introduced PANDA in Nature Medicine, an AI model that spots pancreatic cancer on routine non-contrast CT scans—a feat long considered impossible for radiologists. In real-world tests, it achieved 99.9% specificity and beat human specialists in sensitivity by 34.1%. Why it matters: It turns everyday chest and abdominal CTs into an early-warning net for the deadliest cancer.