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Vietnam Medic Makes Homemade Endoscope

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the do-it-yourself dept.

Davian writes "As reported by the BBC a Vietnamese doctor has managed to create an endoscope using an apparatus consisting of lenses and a webcam, linked to a Pentium 4. Total cost of extra hardware - less than $1000." The doctor plans to also assist other local hospitals that are facing similar budgetary contraints.

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  1. Re:Ouch by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I just hope that this webcam is a little smaller than the one sitting on top of my monitor.

    One of his patients.

  2. Re:This is what patent law is for by Ihlosi · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's actually very simple: If you're poor, then it's either your own fault or god just hates you. In both cases, you don't deserve any help.