Computer vision predicts congenital adrenal hyperplasia

(University of Southern California) Using computer vision, researchers have discovered strong correlations between facial morphology and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a life-threatening genetic condition of the adrenal glands and one of the most common forms of adrenal insufficiency in children. The findings could have implications for phenotyping and treating patients with CAH.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news