Sunday, February 22, 2015
Technological sophistication not only thrive in the world of gadgets and electronics but also starting to get into the medical world.
Evidently, a study from Columbia University recently developed a portable instrument called a dongle that is able to diagnose HIV and syphilis within 15 minutes through droplets of blood.
Interestingly, this dongle accessory can be connected to a smartphone or tablet via the audio jack. The present invention is believed to provide a major impact on countries that do not have a lot of equipment in the laboratory.
Interestingly, this dongle accessory can be connected to a smartphone or tablet via the audio jack. The present invention is believed to provide a major impact on countries that do not have a lot of equipment in the laboratory.
According to Samuel Sia as the leader of the research as reported Hindustantimes, the test is suitable for those who are accustomed to using a smartphone.
Not long ago, the dongle has been tested by health workers in Rwanda for some patients and by 97 percent or proportion of patients said they would recommend the use of this equipment for fast time, the ability to read the results of some diseases and the simplicity of the procedure.
With the early detection of HIV and syphilis infection, must be able to reduce the mortality rate 10-fold. In addition, it could drive the HIV test at the community level that affect the spread of the disease elimination.
Not long ago, the dongle has been tested by health workers in Rwanda for some patients and by 97 percent or proportion of patients said they would recommend the use of this equipment for fast time, the ability to read the results of some diseases and the simplicity of the procedure.
With the early detection of HIV and syphilis infection, must be able to reduce the mortality rate 10-fold. In addition, it could drive the HIV test at the community level that affect the spread of the disease elimination.