Artificial intelligence models can assist with fetal ultrasounds conducted by novice operators in underserved, low resource areas where access to medical imaging is extremely limited, according to a new study. 

Research published recently in NEJM Evidence revealed that an artificial intelligence model can estimate gestational age using just a quick sweep with accuracy that rivals that of formally trained sonographers completing fetal biometry scans. 

“Ultrasound is like a stethoscope to the modern obstetrician. We use it all day, every day,” Institute for Global Health & Infectious…