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Malaria-Detecting Smartphone Cases

The 'Vasu' Provides a Malaria Diagnosis for Rural Inhabitants

— June 3, 2016 — Lifestyle
The 'Vasu' is an innovative smartphone case that could help to provide a malaria diagnosis for those in developing parts of the world. Created by industrial design student Leroy Huikeshoven, the 'Vasu' case is currently designed to be used with the Huawei Ascend P6 smartphone.

The internal components of the 'Vasu' case enable a small amount of blood to be analyzed to help provide a malaria diagnosis and get the person to treatment as soon as possible. The conceptual 'Vasu' could help to revolutionize third-world healthcare and enable healthcare professionals to obtain crucial data in a matter of moments without a lab.

The 'Vasu' smartphone case is the winner of the Innovative Application Student Award from the Dutch company Luxexcel.
Trend Themes
1. Remote Diagnostic Tools - The 'Vasu' smartphone case demonstrates the potential for remote diagnostic tools to revolutionize healthcare in developing countries.
2. Smartphone-enabled Healthcare - The 'Vasu' smartphone case exemplifies the potential for smartphones to enable healthcare in remote and developing areas.
3. Portable Medical Technology - The 'Vasu' smartphone case illustrates the potential for portable medical technology to provide diagnostic support in areas without access to labs.
Industry Implications
1. Telemedicine - The 'Vasu' provides an opportunity for the telemedicine industry to expand by enabling remote diagnosis through the use of smartphones and other portable medical technology.
2. Mobile Technology - The 'Vasu' highlights the potential for mobile technology to revolutionize healthcare and diagnostic support in developing areas.
3. Medical Device Manufacturing - Manufacturers of medical devices have the opportunity to innovate and create portable diagnostic tools, such as the 'Vasu', to enable remote diagnosis and support in areas without access to labs.
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