Computer programme enables detection of laryngeal cancer

The DiagnoScope programme enables the acoustic diagnosis and detection of laryngeal cancer, vocal cord nodules, laryngeal diseases and occupational voice disorders. This computer application is already by the most specialised medical institutions in Poland. The DiagnoScope programme was developed by employees of DiagNova Technologies, a company founded in 2008 by physicists from the Wrocław University of Technology. It operates in the Wrocław Technology Park. The analysis of voice samples and their comparison with the condition of the vocal cords enables the detection of diseases such as nodules, polyps, but also tumourous changes. These are so-called targeted analyses, which ensure a higher efficiency of the examination."Any doctor can easily perform this examination in their practice," said Marcin Just from the research and development department at DiagNova Technologies, speaking about the PAP. He added that the DiagnoScope programme enables acoustic diagnosis and detection of laryngeal cancer and vocal cord nodules.¼ber the PAP. He added that the DiagnoScope programme facilitates acoustic diagnosis and detection of laryngeal cancer, vocal cord nodules, laryngeal diseases and occupational voice disorders¶glicht und darüber hinaus für eine umfassende phoniatrisch-laryngologische Untersuchung geeignet ist und neben der Stimmanalyse auch die Aufzeichnung von Endoskopiebildern ermöglicht. â€ÂÂ"To use our software, all you need is a computer and a similar endoscope camera. Thanks to this programme, the doctor can not only examine the patient, but also collect and catalogue the complete documentation of the disease," said Just. The DiagnoScope Specjalista version is intended for use in small medical practices., said Just. The DiagnoScope Specjalista version is intended for use in small medical practices, while the DiagnoScope Net version is a programme for use in larger clinics, hospitals or medical centres.¤tzen in larger clinics, hospitals or scientific institutions. DiagNova Technologies' main activity is the development and introduction of non-invasive, innovative and cost-effective solutions for medical diagnostics. "We are working to combine different diagnostic methods in order to achieve maximum diagnostic efficiency at low cost," said Just. In December 2014, employees of the company, together with doctors from the clinic for ear, nose and throat medicine, head and neck surgery at the University of Zurich, published a paper in the journal "The Lancet" on the use of the DiagNova system.doctors from the Clinic for Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital in Wrocław. The work on this took two years. Acoustic analysis of voice and speech not only enables early detection of this disease, but is also a cost-effective and efficient method of monitoring the progression of Alzheimer's. The examination takes no longer than ten minutes and consists of recording pre-prepared tests, e.g. the patient must first pronounce a sound ten times and then repeat the same sound as often as they like.It has been found that patients who have to count pronounce this sound very differently. We examine the length of the sound, but also the energy distribution when pronouncing it. The analysis of voice and speech makes it possible to identify difficulties in the connections between the speech apparatus and the brain and thus to identify patients, said Just.¶glicht es, Schwierigkeiten in den Verbindungen zwischen dem Sprachapparat und dem Gehirn festzustellen und so Patienten zu identifizieren”, sagte Just. Er fügte hinzu, dass für die Analyse speziell entwickelte Algorithmen und eine Art Computerprogramm verwendet werden. The examination device itself consists of sensitive microphones and a recording device and does not need to be larger than a mobile phone. It is currently still a prototype. DiagnoScope, on the other hand, is already available on the market. The cost of one of the programme versions ranges from PLN 2,000 to PLN 20,000, depending on the specialisation. DiagNova Technologies, a company that has been operating in the Wrocław Technology Park for six years, also has medical projects related to diseases such as osteoporosis and secondary caries., has also carried out medical projects related to diseases such as osteoporosis and secondary caries. In the near future, it would like to address foreign markets with its offerings.Indian markets. We are applying for certificates that will enable us to do so. The Polish medical market is very modest compared to our neighbouring countriesAnd we are very competitive," summarised Marcin Just from DiagNova Technologies. (PAP) Author: PAP Technology 24 February 2015