A study involving 369 medical professionals from China, Mexico, and Mongolia found that the use of the iDECO platform significantly improves diagnostic accuracy and enhances the quality of decision-making.
The success of iDECO is evident in the doubling of the detection rates of well-differentiated neoplasms, with over 85% of participants reporting a high degree of satisfaction with the program. These results highlight the potential of intelligent learning in the fight against cervical cancer.
Despite the availability of vaccines and screening programs, cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Each year, more than 660,000 new cases are reported, along with approximately 340,000 deaths, with incidence rates nearly three times higher in resource-limited regions. The acute shortage of qualified colposcopists capable of diagnosing precancerous conditions further exacerbates the situation.
Traditional training methods, such as in-person apprenticeships, require significant time and resource investments, often remaining inaccessible. While online courses are more scalable, they rarely offer practical experience and interactive feedback. Consequently, there is an urgent need for innovative and adaptable solutions to upskill healthcare workers, which will help improve cervical cancer prevention and control.
A recent international study (DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2025.0403) demonstrated how artificial intelligence can transform the training approach for colposcopists in cervical cancer diagnosis. Over a three-week online program, scientists from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and other institutions trained nearly 400 doctors from China, Mexico, and Mongolia using the iDECO platform. Results published in the journal Cancer Biology & Medicine in October 2025 showed that this bilingual platform significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of diagnoses, contributing to global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
From December 2024 to May 2025, the research team conducted six online training programs involving 369 gynecologists and residents from 87 medical institutions. Participants underwent a three-week course that included individualized modules, virtual Q&A sessions, and feedback on results. The study results were impressive: diagnostic accuracy increased from 56.5% to 69.1%, and the detection of highly malignant lesions more than doubled.
The greatest progress was demonstrated by participants from Mexico and Mongolia, despite initially low results. The study also found that those who spent more time on the platform achieved better test results. Over 85% of users expressed satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of interactive features and a personalized approach in training. iDECO not only increases diagnostic accuracy but also transforms the very process of medical education, making it more adaptive and data-driven.
“Our study demonstrates that intelligent digital learning can significantly enhance diagnostic skills and confidence among physicians, even in resource-limited settings. By combining real medical cases and AI-based analytics with gamified interaction, iDECO is changing the ways doctors learn and practice. This approach promotes global equity in professional training and ensures that expert knowledge becomes accessible not only in large hospitals or high-income countries. This is an important step towards a world without cervical cancer,” commented Professor Yulin Qiao, the study's author.
The success of the iDECO platform in three countries indicates that intelligent multilingual training systems can revolutionize global medical education. Such tools can also be adapted for other medical disciplines requiring visual diagnostics, such as dermatology, endoscopy, and pathology.
By supporting skill standardization and accessibility, iDECO aligns with the World Health Organization's goals of achieving a "90-70-90" level — 90% vaccination, 70% screening coverage, and 90% treatment by 2030.
The integration of AI-based learning into healthcare systems can play a key role in addressing global medical workforce training challenges, empowering physicians and accelerating the process of eliminating cervical cancer worldwide.
Tatar S.Maidar
source: MiddleAsianNews
