Vingroup awarded the Ministry of Health with DrAid ™ software for supporting Covid-19 prognosis assessment

DrAid ™ helps to quickly detect abnormalities based on a straight chest x-ray in less than 5 seconds, combined with PCR testing to improve accuracy, minimize false negatives, support increase consistency and transfer knowledge of doctors from central to grassroots level.

DrAid ™ is the first AI software in Vietnam developed by VinBrain Company (Vingroup Group) since 2019 to support the diagnosis of lung, heart and bone diseases based on X-rays; and is being deployed in 12 hospitals, 1 clinic and 1 mobile X-ray vehicle system in Hanoi and some neighboring provinces.

Facing the complicated evolution of the COVID-19 translation, VinBrain Company actively cooperated and co-chaired the Department of Information Technology (IT – Ministry of Health) to implement the topic “Research and application of artificial intelligence ( AI) to use chest X-ray images in diagnostic support for COVID-19 in Vietnam “to further integrate prognostic support function for COVID-19 treatment into DrAid ™.

On August 18, 2020, the topic was evaluated and accepted by the Science and Technology Council of the Ministry of Health with the conclusion “of practical value in supporting the evaluation of patient prognosis for COVID treatment-” 19 in hospitals and medical facilities in Vietnam “.

Thus, the DrAid ™ software is beyond the ability to assist doctors in diagnosing 12 signs: No abnormality, Big heart balloon, Blurred space, Freeze, Block / nodules on the lung, Pleural effusion , Pneumothorax, Fracture, Medical equipment, Fibrosis, Other problems with pleura, Other abnormal signs – DrAid ™ has the added ability to detect abnormalities and localize lesions lung associated with COVID-19 on straight chest radiograph.

DrAid ™ offers four outstanding values ​​in the detection and treatment of COVID-19 based on a straight chest X-ray, including: Quick detection of abnormalities in less than 5 seconds; Combining with PCR testing thereby improving the accuracy, minimizing false negatives; Supporting the prognosis of the patient’s condition through the history of X-ray images, from which there is a suitable treatment direction; Support to increase the consistency and transfer of knowledge of doctors from central to grassroots levels.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice President and General Director of Vingroup, said: “Following the mastery of the ventilator manufacturing technology, successfully researching and developing the SARS CoV-2 virus testing kit, the software. DrAid ™ is a high-tech medical product, applying artificial intelligence to timely support the detection and treatment of patients with COVID-19. This not only shows Vingroup’s dedication to contributing to society but also also affirms the Group’s correct strategy for industrial and high-tech development “.

VinBrain company is now ready with human and financial resources for the direct implementation of DrAid ™ to all hospitals / medical facilities across the country, in which priority is given to “translation heart” in Da Nang and some central province. Deployment activities include installing and guiding hospitals to use and apply the software to support COVID-19./ prevention and treatment.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long, Acting Minister of Health: “Applying AI application software in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 for all medical facilities nationwide”

Speaking at the transfer ceremony of AI application software in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 awarded by Vingroup to the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long, Acting Minister of Health emphasized: Translating COVID-19 over the past time, Vingroup is one of the leading groups to support the health sector and the Ministry of Health in many activities. For example, about breathing machines, right after talking with other units, Vingroup has led the research into manufacturing ventilators. So, to this day, the story of the ventilator is not a matter of great concern to the medical profession. Currently, Vingroup has produced two models of ventilator, VFS-410 and VFS-510, which are evaluated by leading agencies and hospitals in Vietnam, meeting the needs in treatment of COVID-19 as well as some another disease.

Vingroup also supports from the very beginning with diagnostic bio-products, dialysis machines and some equipment that are very difficult in the country. In addition to supporting the Ministry of Health, Vingroup also supports many localities in implementing epidemic prevention activities. One of the products today, which is software applying AI in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 – is one of the pioneering activities in implementing the 4th industrial revolution.

Q. The Minister also highly appreciated Vingroup for working closely with the Ministry of Health, especially the Department of Information Technology, to deploy AI application in COVID-19 diagnosis and prognosis. . This is a very meaningful step, and we hope that the two agencies will continue to deploy diseases such as lung cysts, pneumonia of the elderly, heart disease, bone problems … to use AI to help doctors. doctors, especially local doctors. This software for applying AI in diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 needs to apply to all medical facilities nationwide and in the future, will gradually filter the data, apply AI to the applications. other uses

“We look forward to a close coordination between the Ministry of Health and Vingroup, as well as agencies, units, and businesses to accelerate digital transformation, and apply technology in standards. predict treatment, better serve the care and protection of people’s health “- Q. Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said.