Medscape January 23, 2026
Marilynn Larkin

The FDA has cleared 11 new indications for Aidoc’s artificial intelligence (AI) triage tool, aimed at helping hospitals surface urgent findings on abdomen CT scans sooner during periods of high demand.

The tool, dubbed a “foundation model” and an industry first, combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared ones into a single workflow. The ability to triage abdomen CT could act as a “safety net” by supporting timely clinical decision-making, the company said in its announcement.

The same approach could extend beyond emergency departments, including in ambulatory settings where unexpected findings sometimes emerge from routine exams that sit in long backlogs.

“Staffing growth is too slow to match the surge in demand,” according to the company. “With...

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