Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly bringing major transformation in our daily lives. Healthcare is no exception and a recent breakthrough has been unveiled revealing AI system is capable of diagnosing diseases by analyzing just the images of a tongue of patient. The approach is innovative and has the potential to revolutionize in the detection and treatment of illnesses. Healthcare will henceforth become more accessible, efficient and personalized.
Traditionally we have noticed that examining the tongue has been an important practice in diagnosing health conditions. Color, texture and coating of the tongue reveal overall health of a person. Researchers have understood the ancient practice and now have creating an AI system to analyze tongue images with remarkable precision. It can identify subtle changes and patterns that may indicate underlying health problems. The main focus is to offer quicker and more accurate diagnoses than traditional methods.
The AI system is user-friendly and works simply through a picture of a tongue. The tongue image is uploaded to the AI platform and it is analyzed in real- time against a vast database of medical conditions and provides a diagnosis or health assessment. The process is very quick and takes just a couple of minutes. It saves time and reduces the need for physical consultations in some cases. Individuals residing in remote areas or having limited access to healthcare facilities can benefit from the system.
The AI-driven tongue diagnosis is to bring several benefits to the healthcare sector. Firstly, it democratizes access to healthcare as the tools will be made available to anyone with a smartphone. Secondly, bridges the gap between urban and rural healthcare. Next, it ensures that people in underserved areas receive timely medical attention.
