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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