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LungQ-Care · Project

AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support for Personalized Lung Disease Treatment

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Imagine if a doctor could scan a lung CT image and instantly get a precise map of the disease instead of spending an hour measuring it by hand. This tool acts like a high-speed digital assistant that spots patterns in lung scans that are hard for humans to quantify. It turns complex images into a simple, structured report so doctors can pick the exact right treatment for each patient.

By the numbers
81.5%
reduction in anesthesia induced bronchoscopic interventions for COPD
5
minutes maximum for CT scan analysis (down from 15-40)
The business problem

What needed solving

Lung doctors struggle to personalize treatments because analyzing chest CT scans is manual, time-consuming, and prone to human error. This leads to sub-optimal patient care and high economic burdens on healthcare systems.

The solution

What was built

An end-to-end clinical decision support system (CDSS) called LungQ-Care that automates the quantification of medical imaging and disease phenotypes.

Audience

Who needs this

Hospital Radiology DepartmentsPulmonology ClinicsMedical Imaging Software VendorsRespiratory Health Research Centers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare Providers
enterprise
Target: Private and Public Hospitals

If you are a hospital dealing with long diagnostic backlogs and manual CT analysis, this project developed LungQ-Care that reduces analysis time from 15-40 minutes to under 5 minutes per scan.

Medical Imaging
mid-size
Target: Radiology Clinics

If you are a radiology clinic dealing with high variability in manual reporting, this project developed an AI system that provides structured, quantified biomarkers to ensure consistent and accurate reports.

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Respiratory Drug Developers

If you are a pharma company dealing with the need for precise patient stratification in COPD trials, this project developed a system that quantifies disease phenotypes to enable personalized treatment plans.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How does this affect the cost of lung care?

Based on available project data, the system reduces costs by enabling personalized treatments and optimizing disease management through more efficient diagnostics.

Can this be scaled across different hospital networks?

Yes, Thirona aims to create a scalable AI platform that integrates seamlessly into existing hospital infrastructure.

What is the IP or licensing status?

Based on available project data, the technology is developed by Thirona BV, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does it integrate with current workflows?

The system is designed to integrate into existing hospital infrastructure, converting CT scans into structured reports for lung doctors.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2023-10-01 to 2025-09-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single entity, Thirona BV, a Dutch SME. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is heavily focused on commercial application and rapid market deployment rather than basic research.

How to reach the team

Contact Thirona BV in the Netherlands

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for LungQ-Care AI

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