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AI tool predicts cancer survival from patient selfies

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A new study suggests an AI tool can predict cancer survival rates using just a single patient selfie. The system analyzes a photograph to estimate a person's biological age, which is then correlated with their likelihood of surviving cancer. This approach has drawn comparisons to phrenology due to its reliance on facial analysis for medical prognostication. AI

IMPACT This AI application could offer a novel, non-invasive method for cancer prognosis, potentially improving patient monitoring and treatment planning.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a research study on a new AI tool for medical prognostication. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI tool predicts cancer survival from patient selfies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · glynmoody ·

    New # AI tool can predict # cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests - https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/oct/19/ai-tool-predict-ca

    New # AI tool can predict # cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests - https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/oct/19/ai-tool-predict-cancer-survival-patient-selfie "System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from …

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