Bridging the analog divide: a comparison of printed X-ray films and digital images when using computer-aided detection software for tuberculosis screening
Genki software performs comparably when interpreting DICOM and JPEG files, outperforming human readers and meeting TPP criteria with both file types. This capability enhances its usability in resource-limited settings where digital infrastructure is lacking, supporting its broader deployment for TB screening. Further research is needed to assess real-world implementation feasibility and performance in diverse populations and clinical environments.
Authors
- Thâng Dao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4814-2545)
- Nguyễn Lan Hương (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7149-3525)
- Rachel Forse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0716-3342)
- Johan Edvard Lundin
- Binh Huy Nguyen
- Luong Dinh
- Knut Lönnroth
- Ha T. M. Dang
- Luan N. Q. Vo
- Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Relief International (US)
- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FI)
- Hanoi Lung Hospital (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Global and Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-025-00237-8
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00