I dunno 'bout you, but this excites me

[Mark K 2]

Another step closer to a Star Trek-like medical tricorder.



There's a new handheld brain scanner that's just been released that scans for intracranial bleeding. In one use, it'll help paramedics and doctors to determine in the field whether a stroke is due to a bleed or a clot. Clot-busting drugs could be given a lot sooner, thereby reversing the effects of an ischemic stroke.



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[H D]

Not exactly excited, but certainly intrigued and happy to see advancements in medical tech. Bodes well for my future.

 

[Mike Dziubina]

The infrascanner is used to detect intracranial hematomas only, not for CVA. The company is trying to use the same technology for another device to detect strokes. Still cool for "in the field" use though.



Ohh and edit - this was out in 2010. Sorry.



Mike

 

[Kevin Lang]

Forget the Star Trek tricorder, I want the replacement organs that grow in flawlessly as a result of a patient popping a tiny pill, like McCoy had in Star Trek IV: "Save the Whales".



:banana:

 

[Steve McKellop]

I have one of those but MINE works the TV.:bwahaha:

 

[Gavin Allan]

My girlfriend has one that vibrates. It makes her feel real good everytime she uses it.

 

[Kevin Lang]

:bwahaha:



Gavin, that line became funnier in my opinion when I reread the title of this thread.