The AI model, 'Garbhini-GA2,' accurately determines fetal age for the Indian population, reducing errors by almost threefold.

Development and external validation of Indian population-specific Garbhini-GA2 model for estimating gestational age in second and third trimesters
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AI Model for Gestational Age Estimation Developed
It is “the first late-trimester gestational age estimation model to be developed and validated using Indian population data”, they noted in the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. The new model can also improve the care delivered by obstetricians and neonatologists, thus reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in India. The research is also part of ‘Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on Birth Outcomes -- DBT India Initiative’ (GARBH-Ini) programme.‘The recently developed model, named 'Garbhini-GA2,' precisely calculates the fetal age for the Indian population, minimizing errors by nearly three times. #AI #fetalage’

“GARBH-Ini is a flagship programme of DBT, and the development of these population-specific models for estimating gestational age is a commendable outcome. These models are being validated across the country,” said Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, in a statement. 




“IIT Madras has been contributing towards solving healthcare problems at the grassroots and local level with the aim of enhancing public health in India. To this end, we are utilizing advanced data science and AI/ML techniques to build tools to predict unfavorable birth outcomes. The first step towards this is to develop accurate GA models that perform significantly better than currently used models designed using Western populations,” added Dr Himanshu Sinha, a Coordinator at the Center for Integrative Biology and Systems Medicine, IIT Madras, and who led the data science work for this research.
Did You Know?
Precise determination of the fetus's gestational age is crucial for ensuring proper care of pregnant women and determining accurate delivery dates.
Reference:
- Development and external validation of Indian population-specific Garbhini-GA2 model for estimating gestational age in second and third trimesters - (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(24)00012-X/fulltext)
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