Completed Oculomics Study Demonstrates AI Detection of Hepatobiliary Disease Through Retinal Imaging — Implications for Early Screening
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·18 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsCompleted Chinese study demonstrates AI analysis of retinal images can detect hepatobiliary diseases with high accuracy. Research validates oculomics approach for non-invasive systemic disease screening through routine eye examinations.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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