The world of healthcare is witnessing a groundbreaking advancement with the development of the mobile app “BegIA.” Created by two visionary Master’s Degree students in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), BegIA utilizes the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the early detection of debilitating eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. With a simple selfie, this innovative app can swiftly diagnose these conditions, guiding users to seek timely medical intervention and expert care. The app’s potential to transform global eye health has been recognized, and it recently earned the prestigious Ramón Molinas Foundation Prize for Social Impact at the 2023 SpinUOC event.
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Experiment shows surprising results of echolocation
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Patients receive miniature telescope implant to improve vision
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