Technology

Cell Phones As Diagnosing Tools

Cell phones could soon become a valuable tool in diagnosing illnesses in developing countries. People in remote villages often spend a day or more traveling to ...

Federal News Network Staff

July 9, 2009 7:33 pm

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Cell phones could soon become a valuable tool in diagnosing illnesses in developing countries. People in remote villages often spend a day or more traveling to clinics. A non-profit company is developing a cell phone application with an open-source software system to prevent unnecessary visits. The software would allow people to transmit their health information – including photos – to doctors in a remote location. They would then get a preliminary diagnosis and find out whether they need to see a doctor.