Glove Tricorder diagnoses breast cancer with Iron Man stance

Go on, watch the video above and tell me that not once did you see yourself wearing the Glove Tricorder while posing stylishly like Tony Stark in his Iron Man suit. The Glove Tricorder is the latest creation from Med Sensation, where the objective of this medical peripheral is to make it easier not only for doctors, but patients as well, to diagnose specific diseases such as breast cancer in addition to other health problems like enlarged kidneys and other sub-dermal issues. The Glove Tricorder will hold a bunch of sensors that include pressure feedback loops and accelerometers. Sometime down the road, Med Sensation intends to include ultrasound pads to the tips of the glove so that doctors are able to see the inside of the breast as they manipulate the tissue. (more…)

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Glove Tricorder helps train doctors, may lead to DIY cancer screening

Med Sensation's Glove Tricorder gives doctors feedback, may lead to home diagnosis

It may look like an early prototype of the Power Glove, but this wearable “tricorder” is not only less embarrassing than the doomed Nintendo peripheral — it’s also quite a bit more advanced technologically. This second prototype of the medical gadget is home to a veritable arsenal of sensors, including an accelerometer, pressure and temperature modules. Eventually, Med Sensation hopes to place ultrasound pads on the fingertips, allowing physicians to peer inside the body while they poke and prod in an attempt to diagnose you. At the moment, the system is better suited for providing feedback — guiding trainees in the proper techniques for giving exams. Ultimately though, the hope is to put these in (or would that be on?) the hands of average Joes and Janes. Individuals could then check for lumps or enlarged organs at home, without having to spend half the day sitting in a waiting room. For a brief demonstration, check out the video after the break.

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