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Can a Simple Blood Test and AI Help Diagnose Appendicitis in Hard-to-Reach.

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Machine learning-based prediction of acute and complicated appendicitis using readily available data in low-resource settings. DOI 10.1371journal.pone.0339299

Appendicitis is a common emergency, but it can be tricky to diagnose—especially in children and older adults. If it’s missed or delayed, it can turn serious. In many places, CT scans and other imaging tests aren’t always available. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) may help.

This new study tested whether a machine learning model (a type of AI) could predict appendicitis using just basic information like age, gender, and blood test results.

The researchers looked at data from 453 patients who had surgery for suspected appendicitis.

They found that people with appendicitis often had high white blood cells (WBC), more neutrophils (a type of infection-fighting cell), and higher C-reactive protein (CRP), which shows inflammation. They also had fewer lymphocytes. AI used this data to make predictions.

The best model correctly identified about 76% of cases. It also showed which blood test numbers were most important.

The model wasn’t as good at telling whether the appendicitis was complicated or not, but it still showed promise.

This early research suggests AI could one day help doctors in clinics or hospitals that don’t have imaging tools. A simple blood test plus AI could mean faster, more accurate care—even in low-resource settings.

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