SAN ANTONIO, May 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abstracts being presented at the American Urological Association's Annual Meeting discuss an AI chatbot created by urologists that provides accurate urologic information to patients and a series of algorithms developed to accurately predict a urine culture's sensitivity to antibiotics up to three days prior to culture results.

Researchers will present their study findings covering important updates on technology in San Antonio, Texas, from May 3 to 6. Jacob Taylor, MD, urologic oncology fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center, moderated a virtual press session with the abstract authors, providing key insights into their research.

“This is all very exciting data and new technology that is already here and being used with patients,” said Dr. Taylor. “I think these studies will improve patient care for a wide range of the most common urologic conditions.”

The following abstracts are covered in the moderated panel:

• Machine Learning Models Employed At The Time Of Urine Specimen Collection Predict Antibiotic Resistance On Final Culture
• Effectiveness Of The Medical Chatbot PROSCA To Inform Patients About Prostate Cancer: Results Of A Randomized Controlled Trial
• Can We Predict IPSS Scores With Voiding Performance On Home-Based Uroflowmetry Data Using A Smartphone Application?

A recording of the panel discussion is available to all press registrants. Fill out the registration form on the website to be added to the virtual programming: https://www.auanet.org/AUA2024/register/press-registration

NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at [email protected].

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 25,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.