# Non-Invasive Diagnosis Methods Portable Laser Devices Can Spot Early Signs of Disease By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-devices References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11390951) For those who are afraid of going to the doctor due to some of the more invasive procedures used to diagnose disease, perhaps these [portable laser devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matelaser-w1-regen), which are being touted as an efficient [non-invasive procedure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-glucose-monitoring), will put you at ease. These laser devices use a method called Raman spectroscopy, which is useful in detecting [early signs of breast cancer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cancer-screening), tooth decay and osteoporosis. According to scientists, this kind of non-intrusive modern technology would speed up the diagnosis of an illness, as it is much cheaper and also much more accurate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Portable Laser Devices:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of portable laser devices for non-invasive diagnosis methods. - **Raman Spectroscopy:** Developing Raman spectroscopy technology further can lead to disruptive innovation in non-invasive diagnosis methods. - **Non-intrusive Modern Technology:** Exploring non-intrusive modern technology can drive disruptive innovation in the field of medical diagnosis. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry through the adoption of non-invasive diagnostic methods. - **Medical Device:** The medical device industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by focusing on the development of portable laser devices for non-invasive diagnosis. - **Biotechnology:** Non-invasive diagnosis methods provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in the biotechnology industry, especially in the advancement of Raman spectroscopy technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [Early Diagnosis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machinemd.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Oral Cancer-Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerdetect.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Pet Therapy Lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-therapy.md) - [Low-Cost Portable MRI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mri-machine.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-healthcare.md)