In Taiwan, when many individuals experience auditory hallucinations or delusions, they often instinctively associate it with being 'haunted' or 'possessed.' Many choose to visit temples to seek spiritual relief, potentially overlooking that these strange conditions may actually hide the symptoms of schizophrenia. In response to this frequently delayed mental health issue, the Department of Psychiatry at Taipei Veterans General Hospital has the solution! The hospital has successfully developed the world's first 'Intelligent Brain Imaging Platform,' combining AI and MRI imaging to provide an objective and highly accurate diagnostic tool, reportedly achieving an accuracy rate of 91.7%, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of psychiatric medical science.
The AI intelligent brain imaging platform breaks traditional subjective diagnostic limitations.
In the past, the diagnosis of schizophrenia (commonly known as mental split) relied heavily on clinical observation and questioning, which can easily be influenced by subjective factors, making it difficult to fully grasp the condition and changes in the brain.
The research and development team led by Professor Yang Zhijie of the Department of Psychiatry at Taipei Veterans General Hospital used over 1,500 local clinical MRI cases combined with AI deep learning algorithms to construct the 'Intelligent Brain Imaging Platform.' This platform can not only accurately identify abnormal brain regions but also has three-dimensional visualization capabilities, helping doctors, patients, and their families clearly understand the condition.
AI scans for brain abnormalities and immediately initiates treatment, helping patients return to normal life.
The AI intelligent brain imaging platform has been practically applied in clinical diagnosis. A patient named Zhang in his 30s had long-term auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions, severely affecting his work and life. Through platform scanning, significant abnormalities were found in the insula and temporal lobe regions, allowing for a quick confirmation of schizophrenia, and treatment was initiated. The patient is now stable on medication and has returned to normal life.
Professor Yang Zhijie pointed out that this technology can not only analyze brain images in real-time but also track the degenerative process of the brain, providing guiding evidence for future non-invasive neuroregulation treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. It is an important milestone in psychiatric medical science.
AI integrates with traditional medical centers to assist in communication with patients.
To strengthen its application, the 'Intelligent Brain Imaging Platform' has been officially introduced into the newly established 'Mind and Body Intelligent Innovative Treatment Area' at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. This area operates on an appointment system, where a professional team reviews brain imaging results with patients and their families to enhance disease awareness and treatment compliance, changing the past model that relied solely on questioning to achieve a 'visible and clear' psychiatric treatment.
Taipei Veterans General Hospital has obtained international patent protection for its award-winning innovations.
This innovative technology has received the Ministry of Science and Technology's Future Technology Breakthrough Award, the National Innovation Award from the National Development Council, the Invention Award from the Science and Technology Association, the Gold Award of the Outstanding Medical Award from the Medical Development Council, and the Edison Award in the United States. It has obtained patents in Taiwan, the United States, and PCT, showcasing its innovativeness and global application potential.
Wang Shujun, Vice President of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, stated that the 'Intelligent Brain Imaging Platform' was developed independently by the hospital, bringing innovation to Taiwan's psychiatric medicine and demonstrating high competitiveness internationally.
Director Bai Yamei of the Department of Psychiatry emphasized that this platform is not only a new tool for diagnosing mental illnesses but also establishes a new foundation for personalized treatment, driving psychiatry towards a more scientific new generation.
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Original title: (Don't be afraid of getting haunted! Taipei Veterans General Hospital launches the world's first intelligent brain imaging platform to help schizophrenia patients)
Original author: DW
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