Researchers develop app which can detect undiagnosable ear infections in children

A group of researchers have helped to develop an application which detects undiagnosable ear infections in children, Medical Daily reports.

Fever, unexplainable pain and the frequent urge to touch the ears more than usual are sometimes the only indications of ear infections, making it difficult for parents to know that their kids are already suffering from an ear infection.

Interestingly, researchers from the University of Washington have built a mobile application to help parents who might not be aware that the symptoms could indicate an ear infection.

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The new app allows parents to quickly act and decide if their child needs to be examined by a doctor, or can just be treated at home.

Results of the experiment on the app conducted by academicians at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering in U.W. was published in Science Translational Medicine on May 15.

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