# Edible X-Ray Machines This New Product Could Help Doctors Provide a Colonoscopy Alternative By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colonoscopy-alternative References: [magazine.good.is](http://magazine.good.is/articles/open-wide-for-the-x-ray-pill) & [qz](http://qz.com/467119/scientists-are-developing-an-x-ray-pill-you-can-swallow/) A medical company called 'Cap Check' is in the process of testing a new product that would allow doctors to offer their patients a high-tech colonoscopy alternative. The standard colonoscopy procedure is very invasive and involves the insertion of a camera into the body of the patient. Cap Check's new method would give doctors a less invasive way of screening their patients for colon cancer. Cap Check's new method involved patients swallowing a [high-tech pill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers) that would travel through the individual's colon. The pill would be able to scan the interior of the organ and subsequently transmit this data to a high-tech dermal patch. Once the pill has been expelled from the patient's body, the doctor would be able to scan it and view a [3D model of the patient's colon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-body-scanner1). The device would thus function as an [edible x-ray machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xray-rental-services) that would provide patients with the option of a noninvasive colonoscopy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Noninvasive Medical Screenings:** Cap Check's edible x-ray machine offers a noninvasive alternative to invasive medical screenings like colonoscopies. - **High-tech Ingestible Devices:** The development of high-tech pills that can scan internal organs and transmit data opens up opportunities for innovative medical applications. - **3D Imaging in Medicine:** The ability to create accurate 3D models of organs through the use of edible x-ray machines presents possibilities for improved diagnostics and treatment planning. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Technology:** Cap Check's edible x-ray machines fall within the medical technology industry, offering advancements in noninvasive screenings and diagnostics. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The development of high-tech ingestible devices opens up opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to create innovative drug delivery systems. - **Healthcare Services:** The adoption of noninvasive screening methods, such as Cap Check's edible x-ray machines, could disrupt the traditional healthcare services industry by providing more patient-friendly alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Revolutionary Insulin Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-capsule.md) - [Mobile X-Ray Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-xray-unit.md) - [Drug-Free Vibrating Pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant.md) - [Revolutionary Medical Imaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [Food-Monitoring AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codiet.md) - [3D Printed Medical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsp-bolus.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md)