by Rachyl Jones, NCBiotech Writer — June 1, 2021 . RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – When it comes to the human body, the best way to determine what’s going on inside is by monitoring what comes out. This narrative lies at the center of every gastroenterology practice. Stool can give doctors vital information to diagnose and treat various health conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s. However, this depends on patients self-reporting their data, which can often be unreliable. Duke University’s Center for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Infectious Disease (WaSH-AID) has come up with a solution. ‘Smart Toilet’ utilizes artificial intelligence to track bowel health and report data, which aids gastroenterologists in creating and modifying treatment plans.