Jakarta Trial Tests Smartphone-Based Glucose Screening: Remote Photoplethysmography vs Laboratory Standards — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·8 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsIndonesian researchers are validating smartphone-based facial scanning technology for non-invasive blood glucose and HbA1c estimation. This 300-participant study could revolutionise diabetes screening accessibility in community settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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