In an event that will be remembered as a turning point for dermatological science, the 48th congress of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) in Bilbao was not only a gathering of minds but also a showcase of cutting-edge advancements in the field. A beacon of progress and resilience, this congress was the first major dermatology event in the post-pandemic era, illustrating the relentless pursuit of medical innovation.
Hosting over 300 global experts, this congress became a melting pot of ideas, fostering discussions on pivotal topics like psoriasis and teledermatology. Yolanda Gilaberte, vice president of the AEDV, highlighted the enhanced role of teledermatology accelerated by the pandemic, alongside the prospective transformations brought by artificial intelligence in skin disease identification.
Spotlight on Legit.Health: Advancing Dermatological Care
Among the esteemed participants, Legit.Health emerged as a frontrunner in medical imaging, receiving accolades for its innovative use of deep learning algorithms in the "Automatic calculation of the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)." This breakthrough underlines Legit.Health's dedication to enhancing patient care and revolutionizing the diagnosis and management of chronic skin diseases.
In a significant advancement for Hidradenitis Suppurativa management, Legit.Health also presented the AIHS4: "Automation of the International Scoring System of the Gravity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa."
Empowering doctors and patients through technology
The congress highlighted the pivotal role of technology in modern medicine, especially in dermatology. Legit.Health, a startup born with the mission to improve the lives of doctors and patients, showcased its innovative platform — the first to support clinical diagnosis with AI algorithms capable of assisting in diagnosis and severity assessment.
Andy Aguilar, general director of Legit.Health and a patient with chronic skin diseases, emphasized that technology should always serve humanity, aiding doctors to reach new heights in patient care.
A pioneering technology in dermatology that is already used in several hospitals, including Cruces and Basurto Hospitals, among others. In addition to its work on the automatic estimation of the severity of psoriasis, Legit.Health, has presented another publication about the state of the art of the automation of the scoring system for hidradenitis suppurativa, the AIHS4: "Automation of the International Scoring System of the Gravity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa "
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Skin diseases change the lives of those who suffer from them. For this reason, this pioneering algorithmic technology has begun what is already an extensive collaboration with doctors, researchers and hospitals to create this artificial intelligence tool; although as its founders point out: "Our diagnostic algorithms never replace the doctor, but rather provide valuable information to make a clinical decision".
About the AEDV
The Spanish Association of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) has a rich history spanning over a century, dedicated to advancing dermatology in Spain.
The AEDV is a significant and apolitical medical-scientific association, primarily focused on the study and promotion of both healthy and diseased skin care for the benefit of patients, society, and the medical field as a whole. The AEDV is involved in addressing issues related to medical and surgical dermatology and venereology, including challenges faced by specialists in these fields. This organization has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of dermatological care and research in Spain, with a substantial majority of Spanish dermatologists being members of the AEDV.
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