AI tool used on facial photo to predict cancer survival
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed an AI model capable of predicting cancer survival rates and biological age using only a facial photograph. The study suggests that lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol use are reflected in facial aging patterns.
Why it matters
This represents a significant advancement in non-invasive diagnostic tools and the application of AI in medical prognosis.
Researchers say an AI model can predict cancer survival from a simple photograph. Photo: AP PHOTO A single photograph can detect a person's biological age and their chance of surviving cancer, researchers say.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue Experts from Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts have developed an AI tool trained on more than 40 million pictures to determine key indicators of a person's health.
The cancer estimates were then checked against real patient data to verify their accuracy, the authors said.
Smokers look older than former smokers and former smokers look older than people who never smoked. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS) Biological ageing refers to how old the body is in terms of health and function rather than the number of years a person has lived.
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