PANDA MOBILE vs Gnathic

PANDA MOBILE App allows us to collect video data of infants between 1 and 6 months old. We will analyze the videos using state of the art algorithms to build screening tools that can be used in life by lay clinicians and caregivers. The study’s goal is to develop an affordable non-invasive easy-to-use tool for early detection of infant neurodevelopmental disabilities so they can receive treatment at an early age. Significance: In the USA, 1 in 10 infants are born at risk for these disabilities. Early treatment in the first year of life improves long-term outcomes. Today’s clinical tests are however less than adequate. Hard to administer, they require specialized training, and have limited long-term predictive value. There is a critical need for an objective, accurate, easy-to-use tool for early prediction of long-term physical disability. This project’s goal is to develop an automated assessment for early and accurate detection of infants at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities by capitalizing on state of the art sensing and machine learning technologies. Our project will bring us closer to a universal non-invasive test for early detection of neurodevelopmental disabilities. This test will scale to infants worldwide, producing an affordable tool for infant health assessment. Objectives: Our project has three aims. This effort focuses on aim 2 which is to populate a database of infant videos. We aim to collect at least 1200 unique infant videos (400 with early brain injury, 400 preterm without early brain injury, 400 controls). From the videos we will develop a computer vision algorithm to quantify infant motor performance. Funding: Our project is being funded by the National Institutes of Health – National Institutes of Child Health and Development: R01- HD-097686. We are in partnership with AngelEye Health, a leader in developing cameras for the NICU and monitoring infants."

A first-generation smartphone app to evaluate and follow retrognathia (micrognathia) and facial growth in infants. The co-existence of micrognathia and mandibular retrusion with other conditions has received little attention in non-syndromic patients. These include feeding difficulty, oro-myofunctional problems, orthodontic development and airway concerns (references). Clinical diagnosis is often reduced to “clinical impression” in an attempt to avoid invasive diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, CAT scans and other 3D imaging. Screening indices dependent on invasive diagnostics help to define the maxillo-mandibular relationship and other indices have been suspect of inaccuracies. The gnathic-click app algorithm incorporates 5 indices commonly used to define the retrognathic mandible and is useful as a screening tool to predict the retrognathic grower from the time of birth. Its use will build a database to help clinicians identify non-syndromic patients that will benefit from early diagnosis and interceptive treatment. Note: The app is an educational tool for dental professionals involved in early diagnosis and intervention planning of oral facial growth problems in babies/toddlers. Medical Disclaimer: The Gnathic-Click app is designed for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While the app provides useful insights into retrognathia (micrognathia) and facial growth in infants, it should not be used as a sole tool for medical diagnosis or treatment planning. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice. The use of this app should complement, not replace, the expert judgment of healthcare professionals. Any reliance on the information provided by the Gnathic-Click app is solely at your own risk.