The Cyranose 320 is an electronic nose that has a unique ability - it smells
No, really .. That that he does.
The device provides a low-cost monitoring system that can sniff explosives, chemicals, food contaminants and even some cancers.
"Cancer sniffing" technology has come a long way. The device works by detecting biomarkers in our breath. Australian scientists have used the electronic nose to accurately identify mesothelioma cancer.
The advantages of this device may change the future of mesothelioma diagnoses.
mesothelioma diagnosis without biopsy
The ability to have a non-invasive breath test to aid in the diagnosis of mesothelioma can leave surgical procedures such as biopsies reserved for the most case extremes.
There are difficult questions and always risks when a biopsy is involved. The hope is that this new sniff test for cancer will assume the role of diagnosis now done by a biopsy.
The Cyranose 320 requires a single training session which leaves most of the work on board computer. He will recognize a pattern of organic compounds in breath and accurately distinguish which is asbestos related to this disease.
Avoid misdiagnosis and returning fast results are important in a test to those affected by mesothelioma.
feasible screening tool
Veterans, firefighters, workers or those who knew they were in contact with asbestos can monitor their health with fluoroscopy. However, most X-ray projections are subject you most unnecessary radiation exposure to your body.
The future of this device may lead it to become an effective screening tool costs and will save others from potentially harmful radiation.
Unfortunately, most of us wait there is something wrong for us to go to doctors. However, early detection means a longer life expectancy. Early diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma can add quality time in your life.
This test is as easy as breathing in a tube.
The history of the cancer detection technology
By 1971, devices have been able to detect up to 250 compounds in the breath of a person. Technological advances have increased rapidly, and in 1999 they were able to detect certain compounds of 3000.
Now we can use laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and a portable device to detect whether the cancer is benign or malignant cancer. These devices can also distinguish if the problem is pleural plaques or other diseases related to asbestos.
Future Technology
Created by the California Institute of Technology in connection with NASA, the initial goal of 320 Cyranose was to help astronauts monitor air recycled for potential contamination. Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc., currently has exclusivity for commercial uses of the device.
Hopefully every hospital and clinic will have one soon.
Other devices that can help the advancement of cancer diagnosis technology :. E-nose model BH114 1 and Microbial Analyzer Osmetech
These advances in research of mesothelioma are provided by generous contributions towards medical schools and mesothelioma subsidies. Great strides are being made for future generations who may face this terrible disease.
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