Facial Diagnosis of CHB Clinical Syndromes Based on Computer Technology
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: To objectively describe the facial features of different clinical syndromes of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) with the computer visual and extraction technologies and analyze the changes of facial indexes in facial diagnosis of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Methods: We used Chinese medicine face consultation digital detection system to acquire face-on photos and analyze the complexion and gloss features. Results: (1) Compared with the normal people, the patients with CHB have different facial indexes. (2)There are differences for facial indexes of patients with CHB of varied clinical syndromes. Conclusion: We extracted objective facial indexes by computer technology, which is a useful method for clinical diagnosis of disease and provides a new thought and method for TCM diagnosis.
Source: Applied Mechanics and Materials
Authors: Zhi Wang, Rui Zhou, Fu Feng Li, Peng Qian, Zhu Mei Sun
Institution: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W1992682680