A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals
A Japanese medical device company, Nodoca, has developed an AI-powered tool that analyzes pharyngeal images to diagnose influenza and Covid-19. The device replaces uncomfortable nasal swabs and has been widely adopted across Japan's medical system.
The system developed by Iris, Nodoca, uses AI to analyze images of the pharynx captured with a compact camera-equipped device, together with information from the patient's medical interview and other data, and returns an influenza assessment in a little over 10 seconds. It eliminates the need for the conventional test—one that is prone to causing discomfort because it requires inserting a swab deep into the nose to collect a nasal specimen—and can also be used at an earlier stage after symptom onset.
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