This New Product Could Help Doctors Provide a Colonoscopy Alternative
Katherine Pendrill — August 2, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: qz & magazine.good.is
A medical company called 'Cap Check' is in the process of testing a new product that would allow doctors to offer their patients a high-tech colonoscopy alternative. The standard colonoscopy procedure is very invasive and involves the insertion of a camera into the body of the patient. Cap Check's new method would give doctors a less invasive way of screening their patients for colon cancer.
Cap Check's new method involved patients swallowing a high-tech pill that would travel through the individual's colon. The pill would be able to scan the interior of the organ and subsequently transmit this data to a high-tech dermal patch. Once the pill has been expelled from the patient's body, the doctor would be able to scan it and view a 3D model of the patient's colon. The device would thus function as an edible x-ray machine that would provide patients with the option of a noninvasive colonoscopy.
Cap Check's new method involved patients swallowing a high-tech pill that would travel through the individual's colon. The pill would be able to scan the interior of the organ and subsequently transmit this data to a high-tech dermal patch. Once the pill has been expelled from the patient's body, the doctor would be able to scan it and view a 3D model of the patient's colon. The device would thus function as an edible x-ray machine that would provide patients with the option of a noninvasive colonoscopy.
Trend Themes
1. Noninvasive Medical Screenings - Cap Check's edible x-ray machine offers a noninvasive alternative to invasive medical screenings like colonoscopies.
2. High-tech Ingestible Devices - The development of high-tech pills that can scan internal organs and transmit data opens up opportunities for innovative medical applications.
3. 3D Imaging in Medicine - The ability to create accurate 3D models of organs through the use of edible x-ray machines presents possibilities for improved diagnostics and treatment planning.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Technology - Cap Check's edible x-ray machines fall within the medical technology industry, offering advancements in noninvasive screenings and diagnostics.
2. Pharmaceuticals - The development of high-tech ingestible devices opens up opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to create innovative drug delivery systems.
3. Healthcare Services - The adoption of noninvasive screening methods, such as Cap Check's edible x-ray machines, could disrupt the traditional healthcare services industry by providing more patient-friendly alternatives.
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