Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Samsung
Elon Musk
Apple
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Technology News / Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies
Technology

Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies

Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Aug 30, 2017, 09:18 pm 2 min read
Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies
Credits:

Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst medical conditions with a low survival rate; only 9% patients survived past five years. The main reason behind this is, by the time people show symptoms, the cancer is usually much advanced. To overcome this, University of Washington scientists created an app "BiliScreen" using which people can screen for pancreatic cancer by clicking selfies. Here's more!

Pancreatic Cancer
Connection between bilirubin levels and pancreatic cancer

Increased levels of bilirubin, a component of bile fluid produced by the liver, could indicate the presence of pancreatic cancer. Jaundice is seen in pancreatic cancer patients when the tumor blocks the bile duct, which connects the liver and the pancreas. It is, however, important to understand that not all pancreatic cancer patients experience jaundice; it's dependant on the tumor's size and location.

BiliScreen
Could be a new and better pancreatic cancer screening program

One of the first symptoms of pancreatic cancer and other such diseases is jaundice (yellow discoloration of eyes/skin) due to high bilirubin levels in the blood. Using smartphone cameras, computer vision algorithms, and machine-learning tools, BiliScreen detects increased bilirubin levels in a person's sclera (white area of eyes). Its ability to detect jaundice even before it's visible is helpful for those at risk.

Detection
How does the BiliScreen app work?

By analyzing the sclera, BiliScreen calculates the color information and then correlates it with bilirubin levels using machine-learning algorithms. A computer vision system developed by the research team can effectively isolate a person's sclera, a valuable medical diagnostics tool. Researchers tested BiliScreen in various lighting conditions with paper glasses printed with colored squares for calibrating color and a 3D printed box to block ambient lighting.

Information
BiliScreen based on another app

BiliScreen is built based on another app "BiliCam", also developed by University of Washington researchers. BiliCam screens for jaundice in infants by taking pictures of their skin. A recent study found that the app could accurately estimate the levels of bilirubin in 530 newborns.

The Study
Initial clinical study shows the app has promise: Jim Taylor

Professor Jim Taylor, whose father died of pancreatic cancer, said it is a terrible disease "with no effective screening right now." The researchers conducted the initial study on 70 people; it was found BiliScreen identified 89.7% cases correctly, much better than the conventional blood test. The study's lead author, Alex Mariakakis, stated that BiliScreen could identify potential cancer cases before it's too late.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Ramya Patelkhana
Ramya Patelkhana
Mail
Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
Latest
Cancer
University of Washington
Latest
India vs SA, T20Is: KL Rahul to lead Team India
India vs SA, T20Is: KL Rahul to lead Team India Sports
'Jug Jugg Jeego': Trailer for Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani starrer out!
'Jug Jugg Jeego': Trailer for Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani starrer out! Entertainment
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah unlocks this achievement
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah unlocks this achievement Sports
Ligue 1 2021-22: Champions PSG's season in numbers
Ligue 1 2021-22: Champions PSG's season in numbers Sports
Prior to unveiling, 2023 Audi Q5 found testing: Check features
Prior to unveiling, 2023 Audi Q5 found testing: Check features Auto
Cancer
Hugh Jackman gets skin biopsy done for cancer scare
Hugh Jackman gets skin biopsy done for cancer scare Entertainment
Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals she has 'stage one' lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals she has 'stage one' lung cancer Entertainment
Thackeray stays transfer of 100 MHADA flats to Tata hospital
Thackeray stays transfer of 100 MHADA flats to Tata hospital Mumbai
Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital conducts India's first CAR-T cell therapy
Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital conducts India's first CAR-T cell therapy Technology
Yuvraj Singh turns 39: A look at his monumental feats
Yuvraj Singh turns 39: A look at his monumental feats Sports
More News
University of Washington
Air pollution linked with higher risk of dementia: Study
Air pollution linked with higher risk of dementia: Study World
Coronavirus reinfections are possible, very rare, and significant
Coronavirus reinfections are possible, very rare, and significant Technology
William H. Gates, father of Bill Gates, dies at 94
William H. Gates, father of Bill Gates, dies at 94 World
New virus with 'pandemic potential' emerges in China
New virus with 'pandemic potential' emerges in China World
Hit by coronavirus, US could start reopening in May
Hit by coronavirus, US could start reopening in May World
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Technology news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Science Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022