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Olympus AI Boosts Colon Cancer Detection by 230% for Hard-to-Spot Lesions

Olympus CADDIE AI increases detection of hard-to-find colorectal lesions by 230% in EAGLE Trial. Cloud-based system improves cancer prevention without disrupting workflow.

This advancement directly impacts patient outcomes by addressing a critical gap in colorectal cancer prevention. Standard colonoscopies often miss flat, sessile serrated lesions (SSLs), which account for up to 30% of post-colonoscopy cancers—cancers that develop between screenings. The CADDIE system's 230% improvement in SSL detection could significantly reduce these interval cancers, potentially saving thousands of lives annually. For healthcare systems, the cloud-based model lowers adoption barriers, making advanced AI accessible to more hospitals and potentially reducing long-term cancer treatment costs through better prevention. Patients benefit from more reliable screenings without longer procedure times or increased risks, while clinicians gain a powerful assistive tool that enhances their diagnostic capabilities during routine examinations.