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Research spotlight: AI enabled body composition analysis predicts outcomes for patients with lung cancer treated with ... - EurekAlert


Researchers from Mass General Brigham used medical imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze body composition in a large cohort of patients with lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The study found that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during treatment are important indicators of outcomes for this population.

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