Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

On July 30, McGill University and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD.  The study shows that by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e. smart rings, watches, and t-shirts), scientists could detect the silent signs of respiratory infection before people begin to feel sick. The story was covered in both English and French media outlets. 

Here is a running list of media coverage on this research story:

TV reports

• CBC:  Montreal researchers using AI to detect infection before symptoms appear | CBC.ca
• CTV News: Canadian researchers utilize AI to predict respiratory infections – CTVNews
• CityNews: McGill researchers develop AI to predict infections before symptoms

The Canadian Press – English

• CTV News: McGill team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear
• Global News: McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear | Globalnews.ca
• Winnipeg Free Press: McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear – Winnipeg Free Press
• City News: McGill team develops AI to detect infection before symptoms appear
• Toronto Star: McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear
• National Post: McGill researchers develop AI that can predict illness before symptoms | National Post

The Canadian Press – French

• L’Actualité: Une équipe de McGill développe une IA pour détecter une infection avant les symptômes | L’actualité
• Profession Santé: Une équipe de McGill développe une IA pour détecter une infection avant les symptômes | Profession Santé
• Noovo Info: Une équipe de McGill développe une IA pour détecter une infection avant les symptômes | Noovo Info