Cheap, Portable Ultrasound Could a Be Lifesaver .

ericjones12398 writes "Every year, around 250,000 women die due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth. New research developing cheap, portable ultrasounds could help reduce that number. From the article: 'Although diagnostic imaging is scarce in much of the developing world (mostly related to cost and portability), ultrasound imaging is a feasible technology for prototyping in low-resource settings such as developing countries. Indeed, many notable technology giants, such as GE and Siemens, are working on low-cost portable ultrasound models. GE’s Vscan is a handheld, pocket-sized visualization tool that allows for non-invasive ultrasounds. Mobisante, a startup in Seattle, takes portable ultrasound technology one step further with the MobiUS SP1 system, an ultrasound that wirelessly connects to the Internet or a smartphone for viewing results at an affordable price tag. By comparison, the large, clunky ultrasound machine most people associate with hospitals can cost anywhere from $32,000-$160,000.'"

Comments

Could be a lifesaver for men too

[s0446]

So you know when it's the time to run away.

Ba-dum-ttsshhh

Re:Money better spent

[mr1911]

And why should I wear condom when having sex? It takes away all the fun.

You do not have to wear a condom. Your hand cannot get pregnant.

The earlier post was referring to those that have sex with women.

Re:$7900

[camperdave]

There's an episode of House where this is nicely demonstrated by House and Wilson trying to figure out if Cuddy's daughter has swallowed a coin. On ultrasound it might be a dime, or it may just be an air bubble.

Radio Shack sells metal detectors for about $100.