DoctorMole which was well received on Android has finally been released on iPhone (25th September). It brings the same advanced, real-time computer vision technology to scan your moles in real time and give you instant risk feedback on Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter and Risk (ABCDE).
Tag: tele dermatology
Dermatology may be best positioned to be disrupted by telemedicine, interview DermLink CEO
DermLink impresses with a framework for delivering mobile telemedicine without neglecting patients, general practitioners and clinical specialists.
Medical app uses augmented reality and camera phone to detect skin cancer
DoctorMole represents a fantastic step forward for telemedicine and teledermatology. Whilst this app is no substitute for professional medical advice, it is a great example of how mobile technology can positively impact community healthcare and preventative medicine. Perhaps the only drawback to this app is that there was no way to share the results/photos taken with the app with your family physician which would surely enhance the doctor-patient relationship.
Netherlands study shows dermatologists using telemedicine to provide efficient care at lower costs
University of Amsterdam performed a study to determine the effect of teledermatology on the efficiency, quality and costs of care when integrated into daily practice, following patient selection by a general practitioner (GP).