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Scientists made a breathalyzer that can detect certain diseases. The device can be used for a quick diagnosis, but shouldn't be used to make a 100% claim.
Scientists made a breathalyzer that can detect certain diseases. The device can be used for a quick diagnosis, but shouldn't be used to make a 100% claim.
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According to the device's maker, Menssana Research, the BCA has been able to detect breast cancer with the same accuracy as a mammogram. And initial findings have shown that the BCA detects pulmonary tuberculosis. As a cheap, rapid alternative to modern-day sputum testing, the device could have a huge impact in TB-ravaged developing countries. The BCA can also supposedly detect lung cancer, certain kind of heart disease and diabetes. And it's been approved by the FDA for clinical use in detecting heart transplant rejection. All of which sounds suspiciously miraculous, but with funding from both DARPA and the U.S. National Institute of Health, the BCA will continue to be tested at universities and hospitals in the U.S. and abroad.