2024-03-29 10:13:00
- Dusit Model uses AI to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis.
Dr. Phipu Thaworncheewin Lecturer in Respiratory Diseases and Respiratory Crisis Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital Navamindradhiraj University Discussing the origins of the Dusit Model and proactive tuberculosis screening in Bangkok, “The Dusit Model is a model community project for urban health services in various diseases that connects care and transfers patients between public health service centers. directly in the community with the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital Dusit Model Community Take care of the population in 4 areas: Dusit District, Phra Nakhon District, Bang Sue District, and Bang Phlat District. It works with seven public health centers and four community clinics in an area with a population of approximately 180,000.
One of the important problems of the country Especially in crowded urban communities, tuberculosis is found. It is a silent danger that has existed in Thai society for a long time. Many patients are asymptomatic. But can spread the infection to others. Merely waiting for patients to enter the hospital is not enough. We therefore initiated the Dusit Model Community Proactive Tuberculosis Screening Project (TB V Find) under the cooperation and support of the Tuberculosis Division. and health department Bangkok Using a portable X-ray machine, it can reach crowded areas that are hard to reach. Citizens can undergo X-ray screening without the need to travel to the hospital. It also integrates artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence: AI) to increase efficiency in disease diagnosis. When lung abnormalities are found We have a referral system in place to facilitate patients receiving prompt treatment. For a sustainable way to end tuberculosis in urban communities. We will continue to accelerate the proactive tuberculosis screening project to cover all areas in the Dusit Model. With the goal of ending the tuberculosis epidemic in Thailand as quickly as possible.”
- Portable x-ray machines can help in cases of entering slum areas.
Dr. Natthini Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya Director of the Office of Public Health Communicable Diseases, Department of Health, Bangkok, said: “Bangkok There is a project to regularly bring in mobile x-ray vehicles to search for tuberculosis patients in high-risk areas such as factories and communities. which when a person suspected of having tuberculosis is detected Will make an appointment to check phlegm. which if diagnosed with tuberculosis Both Thai patients and migrant workers You can log in and receive free treatment. at every public health service center There are 19 TB clinics in Bangkok with doctors and nurses who have been specifically trained to treat TB. Newer X-ray systems have been found to be much smaller and more technologically advanced. It helps to carry out inspections in the community without having to use large vehicles. It is useful in slum areas where large vehicles are difficult to enter. If we bring this portable X-ray machine into widespread use It is expected that proactive screening in slum communities will be more effective.”
- Confirmed to use, accurate, can be checked within 1 minute.
Mr. So Maruo, Managing Director of Fujifilm (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said, “Fujifilm recognizes the urgency of ending the spread of tuberculosis. and has worked closely with various public health agencies in Thailand and in many countries around the world to present the FDR Convenient, accurate, and fast, the medical team can carry it to check in the community. It takes only 1 minute to check and is as accurate as a large X-ray machine in a hospital. In addition to the powerful X-ray machine We also have a team of experts ready to continually assist with use and installation. Under the new aim of Fujifilm around the world to “Putting smiles on our world” We will continue to work towards solving social and health problems. To create better health for people around the world Ready to move forward with our goal of improving the quality of life and creating smiles for many people through our cutting-edge innovations.”
- Observe symptoms of tuberculosis patients
Tuberculosis is a disease that can be cured. All treatment rights can be treated free of charge by taking the medicine for an average of 6 months. In fact, if the patient begins treatment until the 2 week period has elapsed, they will enter the safe period. There is no spread of infection to others. Able to live with others normally and symptoms that are suspected of tuberculosis and should see a doctor to get an x-ray anywhere, including chronic cough for 2 weeks in a row, weight loss for no apparent reason, and low-grade fever at night. Only people with a history of contact with a TB patient within the past 3 months should undergo an x-ray examination every 6 months until 2 years have passed. The best way to prevent tuberculosis is to maintain a healthy body. This will greatly reduce the chance of getting sick with tuberculosis.
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