Thursday, November 9, 2017

This tiny device can scan for skin cancer at a fraction of the current cost

The sKan, an inexpensive device that can detect skin cancer at its early stages, has been honored with the 2017 international James Dyson Award for its innovative contribution to a healthier planet. The device creates heat maps to identify abnormalities in the skin often associated with melanoma, treatment for which has a higher success rate if detected early. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, accounting for roughly 1 in 3 cancer diagnoses, and results in tens of thousands...

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/this-tiny-device-can-scan-for-skin-cancer-at-a-fraction-of-the-current-cost
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