University of Pittsburgh and UPMC developed an AI smartphone app to accurately diagnose ear infections in children, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.

A new AI-powered smartphone app developed by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC accurately diagnoses ear infections in children, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use. Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood infection, but can be difficult to differentiate from other ear conditions without extensive training. The app assesses a short video of the eardrum, captured by an otoscope connected to a smartphone camera, making it a simple and effective solution that could be more accurate than trained clinicians.

March 04, 2024
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