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Pioneering study finds AI increases cancer detection by more than 10 percent
The UK's first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of healthcare workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process.
Aberdeen student scores dream job with Scotland team
Aberdeen student appointed Sports Scientist to the Scottish Cerebral Palsy Football Team.
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