AN IMPORTANT HEALTH ISSUE: CHOLESTROL

Cholesterol is an important health concern and proper safety measures should be taken in order to keep the cholesterol level under control. Those patients with fluctuating cholesterol level are at an acute risk of developing a heart disease.

The research analysis has shown that the researchers in India have developed a non-invasive way for the testing of cholesterol. A digital camera is used by them to execute the total cholesterol test. The pictures of the back of the patient`s hand are taken by using this camera.

The captured images of the new patients are then cropped and compared with the already existing captured photos within the database of known cholesterol levels.

However, the total cholesterol test is a very useful indicator but further detailed analysis has been required in order to distinguish between the two types of cholesterol, classified as HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein).

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