A new application that could mark a significant breakthrough in diagnosing skin cancer uses artificial intelligence to enable fast and accurate screening via smartphones.
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It is expected to significantly reduce waiting lists within the UK National Health Service (NHS). This development comes after an earlier version of the technology, known as Derm AI, was used in the British healthcare system, where it helped detect around 20,000 cancer cases among more than 230,000 patients.
The previous version required a special camera lens, while the latest version works directly through a smartphone without any additional equipment and has recently received the highest level of medical device approval in Europe.
The app, developed by the UK-based healthcare company Skin Analytics, relies on analyzing images of moles and skin lesions using artificial intelligence. It has been trained on thousands of images of known medical cases.
The system distinguishes non-serious cases with high accuracy, while flagging suspicious cases for review by doctors.
According to available data, the system achieved 99.8% accuracy in detecting melanoma, one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of skin cancer.
The main warning sign of the disease is the appearance of a new mole or a change in the shape or size of an existing one. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it is more common in areas exposed to the sun.
Dr. Alexandra Kemp, a dermatology consultant and clinical director of cancer treatment at Amersham Hospital, said that introducing this technology into the diagnostic pathway has had a clear impact on improving clinical efficiency and the quality of care provided to patients.
She added that early detection of skin cancer increases the chances of successful treatment, noting that making this technology available via smartphones without the need for special equipment expands access to early screening and speeds up the diagnostic process.
Daily Mail
