AI predicts preterm births at 31 weeks using technology.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed an AI model that can predict preterm births by examining electrical activity in a pregnant woman's uterus. The model was trained using electrohysterograms from 159 pregnant women and was able to predict preterm births up to the 37th week of pregnancy. The researchers suggest that EHG measurements should be used as part of regular pregnancy check-ups to allow pregnant women to seek care and make lifestyle changes to protect their babies. However, the technology may face limitations in low-resource areas due to the need for new equipment.