Project Keywords:
Digestive Health, Telehealth, Medical App
Project Summary
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Project Medium:
Gastro at Home is a mobile app that provides information and resources for people with gastrointestinal disorders, offering a safe and accessible way to address sensitive health issues.
Project Achievements
She founded a nonprofit called Impact AI to promote ethical AI practices and launched a program, Girls in AI, to teach high school girls programming and machine learning. She aspires to pursue medicine or computer science to continue advancing healthcare through technology.
Project Inspiration
Abinaya was inspired to create the app after being diagnosed with a pelvic floor disorder and noticing a lack of accessible resources. Her objective is to use technology to fill this gap and empower users with helpful information.
Project Social Impact
By offering an accessible, stigma-free platform for gastrointestinal health, Gastro at Home empowers users with knowledge and self-care strategies. It bridges gaps in medical accessibility, particularly for those with chronic conditions who may struggle to find adequate support. Its potential expansion into symptom tracking and telehealth integration could further enhance patient outcomes.
Project Market Demand
By offering an accessible, stigma-free platform for gastrointestinal health, Gastro at Home empowers users with knowledge and self-care strategies. It bridges gaps in medical accessibility, particularly for those with chronic conditions who may struggle to find adequate support. Its potential expansion into symptom tracking and telehealth integration could further enhance patient outcomes.