About the Problem Statement:
The diagnosis of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-AxSpA) is complicated and at times protracted, beginning with a clinician’s interpretation of X-rays and requiring an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for confirmation.
Objectives:
Together with our partner in the rheumatology department of a major hospital, we want to identify ways to accelerate the diagnosis of patients with such conditions and facilitate and support clinical decision-making.
Desired Outcomes:
Technology that has the ability to predict nr-AxSpA from X-rays alone is one example, or as a precursor to that, able to draw highly accurate (sensitive/specific) correlations between X-rays and MRIs. These approaches are not exhaustive, and we are open to ideas from across the patient journey, be it awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment or otherwise.
