Diagnosing Skin Cancer via Smartphone

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Technological advancements in artificial intelligence have made smartphones capable of performing myriad tasks for us -- but can they, and should they, diagnose disease?In a recent paper, scientists explored some of the issues raised by integrating skin cancer-detecting apps into health systems. They say this technology is poised to change the diagnosis and management of skin cancer for both physicians and patients, but whether those changes are beneficial will depend on how they are regulated and implemented.Read the story at Bioengineering Today: Diagnosing Skin Cancer via Smartphone.

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