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AI x Ultrasound: Shift from Reactive to Proactive Healthcare

30 Jul 2026

Picture credit to Metrofinance (新城財經台)
Picture credit to Metrofinance (新城財經台)

Traditional ultrasound relies heavily on a clinician's manual technique and clinical experience, making early, subtle lesions difficult to spot with the naked eye. The introduction of AI brings a revolutionary breakthrough to medical imaging diagnosis.

Recently, Prof. Yongping ZHENG, Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing, Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering of PolyU, and Dr Edmond LAM, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU, were invited to Metro Broadcast’s latest show “AI in Action” to share how AI is revolutionising ultrasound technology.

From adolescent scoliosis, fatty liver and liver fibrosis to brain disease risks, and prostate cancer screening, AI can assist doctors in capturing subtle abnormalities in images for more precise early diagnoses. The PolyU team goes a step further by driving the miniaturisation of ultrasound equipment to develop palm-sized, home-use devices, making daily health management simpler and more thoughtful.

Want to know how home AI devices actually operate, the underlying working principles, and what challenges are faced in clinical trials? All these topics are unpacked in the interview!

Online coverage:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJU5QELzow


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