# Sticky Medical Breakthroughs Scotch Tape X-Rays By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-medical-breakthroughs-scotch-tape-x-rays References: [ap.google](http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jAOxqWhwZlFtsWTQQHllAoDukeRgD93VOLD82) Researchers at UCLA have harnessed the power of [Scotch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotchbrite-clean-scan) tape to get X-rays. If the tape is rolled off its spool in a vacuum chamber, it apparently emits X-rays. The process works so well that the scientists took an image of the bones inside one of their own fingers. They suggest that with some perfecting, one day paramedics may be able to take inexpensive X-ray shots of injured people at the scene before they are transferred to a hospital. UCLA has applied for a patent for any such Scotch tape X-ray machines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Scotch Tape X-rays:** Opportunity to develop portable and affordable X-ray technology using Scotch tape. - **Inexpensive X-ray Shots:** Opportunity to revolutionize medical imaging by enabling paramedics to take X-ray shots of injured individuals at the scene. - **Vacuum Chamber Applications:** Opportunity to explore other innovative uses of vacuum chambers in scientific research. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Imaging:** Disruptive innovation in the field of medical imaging with the development of portable and cost-effective X-ray technology. - **Emergency Medical Services:** Disruptive innovation in emergency medical services by enabling paramedics to perform X-ray scans on-site. - **Materials Science:** Potential for disruption in the field of materials science through the exploration of vacuum chamber applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Mobile X-Ray Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-xray-unit.md) - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [Portable Medical Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drx-rise.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Reflective Kinesiology Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockflash.md) - [Revolutionary Medical Imaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems.md) - [Oxygenating Kinesiology Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinesiology-tapes.md)