New non-invasive AI microscope tracks blood clots before they become deadly
AI technology could be used to detect potentially deadly blood clots before they strike.That's according to scientists at the University of Tokyo, who say they have created a non-invasive way to observe clotting activity in blood as it occurs.The new artificial intelligence tool uses a powerful microscope to monitor platelets in real time, the researchers shared in a press release from the university.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Platelets, which are tiny blood cells that help form clots to stop bleeding, play a "crucial role" in heart disease, particularly coronary artery disease, according to Dr. Kazutoshi Hirose, lead author of the study.If the platelet count is too high, it can increase the risk of blood clots. Scientists at the University of Tokyo have discovered a non-inv...