Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Smartphone device can test for kidney damage

Scientists have created a portable device that conducts kidney tests and transmits the data through a smartphone attachment, according to a study published in the journal Lab on a Chip. Researchers from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), say the device could significantly reduce the need for frequent clinician visits for diabetes sufferers, and those with chronic kidney conditions. The device, which weighs around 148g (one-third of a pound) and attaches to the camera of a smartphone, can analyze the level of albumin present within a person's urine... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..


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