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RE: Scientists Develop A Smart Phone App Which May Replace Blood Tests For Quantifying Hemoglobin Levels

in #steemstem6 years ago

Even in areas of the world where blood tests are "prevalent", access to medical care is not universal. There are people who won't go to the doctors because they have high deductibles, or lack health insurance completely. Then there are people who simply won't go because of fear, of the doctor or a needle. This would open a simple diagnostic/screening tool to them.

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Indeed! Truly an eye opener to the future of medicine.