Machine Learning in Renal Failure using voice as biomarker
Valerio Mastrianni
Machine Learning in Renal Failure using voice as biomarker.
Rel. Antonio Servetti. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Data Science And Engineering, 2024
|
Preview |
PDF (Tesi_di_laurea)
- Tesi
Licenza: Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. Download (4MB) | Preview |
Abstract
This thesis presents a novel approach to renal failure detection, proposing the use of voice analysis as a non-invasive biomarker. Renal failure, also known as kidney failure, is a condition affecting around 10% of the global adult population, occurs when the kidneys are unable to efficiently filter waste from the bloodstream, leading to fluid and toxic accumulation and other severe health complications. Current diagnostic methods rely on clinical assessments and laboratory tests, which are often time-consuming, resource intensive and stressful for the patient. This research explores an alternative, automated detection method by focusing on changes in vocal characteristics, hypothesizing that fluid retention can influence the voice in measurable ways.
The primary goal of the study is to develop a machine learning model capable of detecting changes in patients’ voices that correspond to renal failure, particularly in those undergoing dialysis
Tipo di pubblicazione
URI
![]() |
Modifica (riservato agli operatori) |
