Right now, scanning for skin cancer is a very labor intensive process for doctors, but with the Verisante Aura device, that might all change. When held above a suspicious mold, it can detect melanoma in mere seconds.
Developed by British Columbia-based startup Verisante Technology, the Verisante Aura device Raman spectroscopy to identify and determine whether a mole requires medical attention. Although it isn't a replacement for a biopsy, it speeds up the cancer detection process significantly.
Handheld Cancer Detectors
The Verisante Aura Detects Melanoma in Seconds
Trend Themes
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Handheld Cancer Detectors — The Verisante Aura device is just one example of the increasing trend of handheld devices for medical purposes, which offer opportunities for create portable and affordable diagnostic tools.
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Raman Spectroscopy — Raman spectroscopy can be used in a variety of industries to identify and analyze materials, providing opportunities for advancements in material science, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.
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Speeding Up Diagnosis Process — The use of technology to speed up the diagnosis process for cancer and other illnesses is a trend that is rapidly growing and offers opportunities for the future of healthcare innovation.
Industry Implications
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Medical Devices — The Verisante Aura device is disrupting the medical industry by offering a faster and more affordable way to detect melanoma.
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Material Science — Raman spectroscopy is disrupting the material science industry by offering a non-destructive, highly detailed way to analyze materials.
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Pharmaceuticals — Raman spectroscopy is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry by offering a way to quickly identify and analyze the molecular structure of drugs.