AI-powered Portable MRI Abnormality Detection

"This study evaluates a portable, ultra-low-field MRI scanner (the Hyperfine Swoop) combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect brain abnormalities.~Patients undergoing a standard brain MRI scan will be invited to have an additional portable MRI scan within 30 days of their clinical scan. The portable MRI scan will take approximately 60 minutes, using multiple imaging sequences, including T2-weighted scans.~The AI system will then analyse the portable MRI images and categorise them as normal or abnormal. The results will be compared with expert neuroradiologist reports from standard MRI scans to validate accuracy.~This intervention aims to assess whether portable MRI with AI can provide a low-cost, accessible alternative to standard MRI, potentially improving triage and reducing waiting times for patients requiring urgent brain imaging."