University of Washington's App Instantly Checks for Newborn Jaundice
Laura McQuarrie — August 28, 2014 — Tech
References: washington.edu & engadget
The University of Washington is experimenting with an app that is able to detect cases of newborn jaundice in just a matter of moments. When a newborn isn't properly eliminating the bilirubin chemical, jaundice becomes very apparent by turning the skin a yellow color. Since it's easy enough to spot by eye, this app makes use of a camera's lens to give a definitive answer on whether a baby has jaundice or not.
The app works alongside a color calibration card, to gauge the room's lighting conditions and the baby's skin tone. From there, it's as simple as snapping a photo of the newborn and uploading the photo to the cloud for assessment. Immediately, an algorithm gets to work to determine if a child does indeed have jaundice, which should help to ease the minds of new parents.
The app works alongside a color calibration card, to gauge the room's lighting conditions and the baby's skin tone. From there, it's as simple as snapping a photo of the newborn and uploading the photo to the cloud for assessment. Immediately, an algorithm gets to work to determine if a child does indeed have jaundice, which should help to ease the minds of new parents.
Trend Themes
1. Newborn Jaundice Detection - The trend of using apps and technology to instantly detect newborn jaundice offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in healthcare and infant care industries.
2. Camera-based Diagnosis - The trend of using camera lens technology and algorithms for diagnosis opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in medical imaging and telehealth industries.
3. Color Calibration for Medical Assessment - The trend of using color calibration cards to assess lighting conditions and skin tone for medical purposes presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in medical device manufacturing and digital health industries.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage the use of app-based jaundice detection to improve early diagnosis and treatment outcomes for newborns, leading to better overall infant care.
2. Medical Imaging - The medical imaging industry can explore the use of camera lens technology and algorithms for fast and accurate diagnosis of various medical conditions, beyond just jaundice in newborns.
3. Telehealth - The telehealth industry can integrate camera-based diagnosis technologies to enable remote healthcare assessments, allowing for convenient and efficient virtual consultations.
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