{"id":37851,"date":"2023-12-20T03:39:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T02:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.deutschland-nederland.eu\/projects\/medcam-ai\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T03:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T02:09:16","slug":"medcam-ai","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/projects\/medcam-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"MedCam-AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the<br \/>\nNetherlands and Germany, a combined 2.4 million people are struggling with<br \/>\ndiabetes, often facing late diagnoses and subsequent physical and financial<br \/>\ncomplications. A significant number of them experience early-stage foot<br \/>\nproblems. To address this, the goal is to develop an advanced, non-invasive IR<br \/>\nscanner for primary and secondary healthcare. Infrared thermography (IRT) takes<br \/>\ncenter stage in this innovative project as a promising diagnostic method that<br \/>\nrequires no physical contact. Aimed at detecting abnormalities at an early<br \/>\nstage, this safe and reliable technique is based on a rapid evaluation of<br \/>\nradiation energy related to skin temperature. With a<br \/>\nfocus on preventing diabetic foot problems, which could lead to significant<br \/>\ncost savings and alleviate pressure on healthcare systems, IRT identifies local<br \/>\ntemperature variations and color variations. It also signals higher average<br \/>\ntemperatures in feet at high risk of neuropathy and neuro-ischemia. To expedite<br \/>\ntime-to-market, allowing for faster medical validation and creating additional<br \/>\nbusiness opportunities, this project extends beyond diabetes. It includes<br \/>\ndiagnosing ACNES (chronic abdominal pain) and detecting inflammation in sports<br \/>\ninjuries.<\/p>\n<p>The<br \/>\ninfrared scanner distinguishes itself with three innovative features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact and Affordable: Suitable for primary healthcare.<\/li>\n<li>AI\/ML Implementation: Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a medical camera.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Thermography: Highly accurate and reliable in usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This<br \/>\ncollaborative initiative brings together SMEs and research institutions to<br \/>\ndrive product innovation in healthcare, contributing to a robust, competitive,<br \/>\nand sustainable economy in the border region. Equipping the healthcare sectors<br \/>\nin both the Netherlands and Germany with a powerful tool in a time of<br \/>\nincreasing pressure and challenges due to aging and lifestyle-related diseases,<br \/>\nthe IR scanner promises to be a revolutionary advancement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","pr-category":[278],"pr-priority":[288],"pr-stat":[252,254],"class_list":["post-37851","projects","type-projects","status-publish","hentry","pr-category-health-care-3","pr-priority-a-more-innovative-programme-area","pr-stat-neu","pr-stat-new"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects\/37851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/projects"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pr-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-category?post=37851"},{"taxonomy":"pr-priority","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-priority?post=37851"},{"taxonomy":"pr-stat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deutschland-nederland.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pr-stat?post=37851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}