{"id":62875,"date":"2026-08-01T10:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T10:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/62875\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T10:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T10:09:11","slug":"world-first-artificial-intelligence-tool-developed-in-melbourne-could-save-limbs-of-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/62875\/","title":{"rendered":"World-first artificial intelligence tool developed in Melbourne could save limbs of diabetics"},"content":{"rendered":"

A world-first AI tool made in Melbourne<\/a> could help save the limbs of people living with diabetes.<\/p>\n

Researchers have developed a handheld camera<\/a> that gives doctors better intelligence to intervene before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

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For thousands of Australians with diabetes, a small wound can become life-changing. Every year, diabetic foot ulcers lead to infection, hospitalisation and, in many cases, amputation.<\/p>\n

Like 56-year-old father-of-two George Diamataris, who lost his leg after an 18-month struggle with an infected sore.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore and during the amputation, I thought, you know, what am I going to be able to do afterwards?\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"GeorgeGeorge Diamataris. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

Now, Australian researchers have developed a breakthrough technology able to predict from the very first appointment whether a wound is likely to heal.<\/p>\n

It analyses heat patterns and skin textures invisible to the human eye, helping doctors identify high-risk patients and treat them before irreversible damage is done.<\/p>\n

\u201cLimb amputation can reduce a person\u2019s life expectancy for up to 19 years. It has an impact on themselves, on their family. It\u2019s a huge thing to be able to prevent limb loss,\u201d Professor Elif Ekinci from the University of Melbourne said.<\/p>\n

The technology is currently being tested in clinics across Victoria. Researchers are now seeking TGA approval to make the technology global.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn many parts of the world, this technology is going to be potentially revolutionary,\u201d Professor Dinesh Kumar from RMIT University said.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe technology analyses heat patterns. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

Experts say this could be especially valuable in remote areas, where specialist care may be hundreds of kilometres away and every day counts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis particular device will be something which anyone, any clinician without any training can use quickly without any wet labs,\u201d RMIT University Professor Kumar said.<\/p>\n

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