ANTES: A Web-based acanthosis nigricans and other obesity related information system

Authors

Chunyue Wang, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

12-2003

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Computer Science

First Advisor

Dr. Zhixiang Chen

Second Advisor

Dr. Richard H. Fowler

Third Advisor

Dr. Wendy A. Lawrence-Fowler

Abstract

Acanthosis nigricans is a cutaneous marker associated with systemic disorders and may serve as an indicator for risk of Type 2 diabetes. Acanthosis nigricans screening can help identify children who have high insulin levels and who may be at-risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The ANTES system is a computerization attempt for acanthosis nigricans control of the student population from elementary schools and secondary schools in Texas. A general description of the system and the medical and history background of the ANTES program is given. The technology applied to the system is demonstrated. An overview of the system operation status is presented. Finally, the future research problems are listed.

Comments

Copyright 2003 Chunyue Wang. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American