The DermoScreen App Helps Detect Cancerous Skin Cells
Megan Facciuolo — May 13, 2014 — Tech
Cancer is definitely one of the most feared illnesses, but people can gain more control over it with the amazing technology infused into the DermoScreen App. The app can detect whether or not you have skin cancer in the early stages.
The medical app was created by George Zouridakis, a professor of engineering technology at the University of Houston. He created the app to have a dermoscope attachment that takes pictures of your skin. The software then analyzes the picture and tells you if there is a possibility of having skin cancer within seconds -- it's astonishingly accurate 85 percent of the time.
Many people unfortunately don't know they have cancer until it is too late, so the $500 price tag is nothing when compared to a lifespan.
The medical app was created by George Zouridakis, a professor of engineering technology at the University of Houston. He created the app to have a dermoscope attachment that takes pictures of your skin. The software then analyzes the picture and tells you if there is a possibility of having skin cancer within seconds -- it's astonishingly accurate 85 percent of the time.
Many people unfortunately don't know they have cancer until it is too late, so the $500 price tag is nothing when compared to a lifespan.
Trend Themes
1. Medical Apps for Early Cancer Detection - The success of the DermoScreen app shows a growing need and opportunity for medical apps that help detect cancer in its earliest stages.
2. AI-enabled Skin Cancer Detection - The accurate analysis of skin cancer through the DermoScreen app highlights the potential for AI-powered skin cancer detection tools.
3. Mobile Healthcare Technology Advancements - The emergence of cancer-detecting mobile apps like DermoScreen signifies a technological shift towards more accessible and mobile healthcare services.
Industry Implications
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2. Artificial Intelligence - The AI-powered analysis used by the DermoScreen app reveals opportunities for further exploration into how AI can be leveraged in healthcare for early cancer detection and diagnosis.
3. Mobile App Development - The growth of cancer-detecting mobile apps like DermoScreen highlights the potential for developers to create accessible and user-friendly medical apps that improve health outcomes.
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