# Disease Detection by Breath Laser Analysis Finds Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma & More By Bianca | Published 2008-02-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavity-enhanced-direct-optical-frequency-comb-spectroscopy References: [uk.reuters](http://uk.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUKN1927095320080219?feedType=nl&feedName=uktechnology) A breathtaking new medical innovation could see the possibility of testing for diseases to be as simple as doing a [breath test](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-breathalyzers) thanks to a new laser analyzer. It's called a cavity-enhanced direct optical frequency comb spectroscopy, a complicated name that surely makes up for its hypothetical ease of use. Patients simply breathe into the device, and every molecule in the sample is assessed by mirrors which bounce a laser beam around, testing each molecule in that puff of air. The device then analyzes the sample in search of [illnesses like cancer, asthma, diabetes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-detection-test) and kidney malfunction. "This technique can give a broad picture of many different molecules in the breath all at once," said Jun Ye of the [University of Colorado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor) research discovery. "To date, researchers have identified over 1,000 different compounds contained in human breath," the team wrote in a report in the Optics Express journal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Breath Analysis for Disease Detection:** Advancements in laser technology enable detection of multiple diseases through breath analysis. - **Non-invasive Medical Testing:** The ease of use and non-invasive nature of laser breath analysis provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the medical industry. - **Multimodal Disease Diagnosis:** The ability of combining laser breath analysis with other diagnostic tools presents a trend for multimodal medical diagnosis. ### Where This Applies - **Medical:** The medical industry could utilize laser breath analyzers as a non-invasive diagnosis tool. - **Technology:** Advancements in laser technology can drive innovation in the healthcare and medical industry. - **Pharmaceutical:** Pharmaceutical companies can use laser breath analysis to conduct non-invasive drug trials and monitoring of drug efficacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virus-Detecting Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-breathalyzer.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Oral Cancer-Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerdetect.md) - [AI-Fuelled Disease Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-acoustic-representations.md) - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [AI-Powered Lung Ultrasounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-breathe.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Portable Methanol Analytical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analytical-device.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md)