NeuroScan - AI for Neurology
Empower your health with clear, AI-driven insights.
Dr. Emily Carter had seen it too many times...
A 55-year-old man walks into the clinic, complaining of frequent headaches and dizziness. The symptoms are vague, and traditional diagnostic processes take weeks—MRI scheduling, manual reviews by radiologists, follow-ups. Time is wasted, and in some cases, so are lives.
Brain diseases like strokes, tumors, and neurodegenerative conditions often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Delayed detection means higher costs, invasive treatments, and irreversible damage.
Do you know?
Every year, over 90,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary brain tumor.
My role
Lead UX Designer
Focus: AI-powered medical imaging, early disease detection, simple exam workflow with minimal training required
The what
Brain diseases like strokes, tumors, and neurodegenerative conditions often go undiagnosed until it's too late. Traditional diagnosis relies on:
❌ Slow manual MRI/CT review – Can take weeks to analyze.
❌ Radiologist required - Exams require profound medical training
❌ Limited access to specialists – High patient loads lead to longer wait for referrals
The why
What if an AI system could analyze brain scans with a few CT scans?
What if the exam workflow is simple enough so it can be completed by non-medical professionals within minutes?
What if it could help screen patient with severe conditions and get the faster to see an experienced physician?
It is ultimate solution for neurology.
The how
✅ AI processes MRI/CT scans instantly, highlighting potential abnormalities.
✅ Flags critical cases for immediate review, reducing diagnosis time from weeks to minutes.
✅ Seamlessly integrates with hospital workflows, enhancing radiologists' decision-making.
Disclaimer
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Design Process – Research & Iteration
I created sketches and low-fidelity wireframes to explore layout and content presentation. To gather feedback, I conducted two rounds of design critiques with the Product and Customer Success teams, leveraging their close collaboration with customers. Additionally, I ran an internal usability test, inviting colleagues from Sales and Legal - who had minimal experience with the product—to evaluate the exam workflow’s usability and identify potential pain points.
Product Key Features
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Exam Workflow
Vertical Layout
To align with natural eye movement and reduce cognitive load, I decided to change the horizontal list to a vertical one. This adjustment organizes information more effectively and creates a foundation for easier future improvements. In the context of a medical device, maintaining flexibility is crucial for adapting to FDA feedback and regulatory requirements.
Adding Graphic Instruction
To create a simple exam workflow for non-medical professionals, I incorporated graphics and a scanner UI to help users quickly understand complex steps without relying on text. By including icons of the CT scanner, operators can easily match the instructions with the actual scanner interface, reducing confusion and minimizing errors.
Verbal Tips For Patient Guidance
Sitting in a dark room, even for a few minutes, can feel awkward for both the operator and the patient. Also, there are certain errors, such as incorrect patient positioning, those can occur due to miscommunication. To ensure clear instructions, improve patient cooperation, and ease tension throughout the exam, I integrated verbal cues between steps. This not only helps patients follow directions more easily but also simplifies the operator’s job and reduces the risk of simple errors.
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Submission Feedback
Labeled Error Codes
Some images may need to be retaken due to errors such as patient misalignment, incorrect orientation, fixation issues, or poor image quality. To streamline the retake process, it is essential to label the images that need to be redone, helping the operator clearly understand their task during the image retaking flow.
Sample Images
Due to constraints in the analysis system, we may not always be able to specify the exact reason why an image is unacceptable. For example, image quality issues can arise from various factors, such as patient alignment, exam room lighting conditions, or patient-specific factors like age. To assist the operator in identifying potential issues, sample images are provided as references, helping them determine the possible reasons for retaking certain images.
Troubleshooting
Detailed troubleshooting tips are provided to ensure a smooth image retake process. Additionally, a chat function is integrated to allow customers to connect with a support team member when further assistance is needed. This feature enables customers to reach an available support associate, create a ticket, and log relevant information for analysis, improving both user experience and system efficiency.
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Safety & Security
Protect PHI(Protected Health Information)
To protect protected health information, only authenticated and authorized user can access the product. We learned that during exam, the operator and the patient sometimes have the need to briefly step out of the room, for example other duty calls for the operator or an elder patient needs to use the restroom. There is a 20 seconds timer to record inactivity so that the patient information and exam progress are protected.
User Tracking
With user login information, we can track key behaviors such as exam duration, exam success rate, error rate, types of errors, and operator feedback. This data enables us to analyze operator performance and assess their overall satisfaction with the product, helping us identify areas for improvement and enhance the user experience.
Stop/Pause The Exam
To accommodate situations where an exam is paused or stopped due to operator or patient needs, we introduced a feature that allows saving in-progress exams. When the operator reselects the patient, they can review the progress and pick up where the exam left off from the last visit. This functionality improves efficiency and enhances patient comfort by eliminating the need for duplicate images.
Login Screen
Resume Exam
