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18-Year-Old Mexican Student Designs Bra That Can Detect Breast Cancer (independent.co.uk)

Posted by BeauHD on from the preventative-medicine dept.

An 18-year-old student from Mexico has won the top prize at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) for his invention of a bra that can help in the early detection of breast cancer. "The bra, otherwise known as EVA, was developed with three friends through his company Higia Technologies, and was created primarily for women with genetic predisposition to cancer," reports The Independent. From the report: Equipped with around 200 biosensors, the bra maps the surface of the breast and is able to monitor changes in temperature, shape and weight. "Why a bra? Because it allows us to have the breasts in the same position and it doesn't have to be worn more than one hour a week," he said in an interview with El Universal. Rios Cantu says that the biosensors are able to determine thermal conductivity by specific zones. In some instances, heat can indicate more blood flow, which therefore indicates that those blood vessels are "feeding" on something -- typically some type of cancer. After beating 13 other student entrepreneurs from around the globe, Rios Cantu took home an impressive $20,000.

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  1. good for him by turkeydance · · Score: 5, Funny

    $20K, boobs, 18-years-old. some guys have all the luck

  2. What a strange coincidence... by hyades1 · · Score: 3, Funny

    My hands can detect breast cancer, but only with women between the ages of 19 and 30.

    Because this gift came to me without cost, I refuse to accept money for breast examinations. Depending upon circumstances (and photographs), I will even make house calls from time to time.

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    I've calculated my velocity with such exquisite precision that I have no idea where I am.
    1. Re:What a strange coincidence... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      You're hired!

      I run a clinic in Kentucky for low income women, Many of them are ex- or active users of methamphetamine and/or heroin. We provide low cost healthcare and could certainly use your free services. Please post your contact details and we'll be in touch. God bless you, sir!

    2. Re:What a strange coincidence... by serviscope_minor · · Score: 3, Informative

      Sorry mate, you got pwn3d hard. The best thing to do is reply with a "well played, sir".

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      SJW n. One who posts facts.
  3. Re:Mexican Student? by MightyYar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Correct, if it was in America it would still say Mexican Student.

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  4. Re:Mexican Student? by PopeRatzo · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Why "Mexican Student"?

    Maybe because he's a Mexican student, in Mexico, who developed the technology for a Mexican company.

    I realize that the idea that there are students and universities and technology and companies in Mexico just blows your mind, but it's a big world out there.

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    You are welcome on my lawn.
  5. Re:How about detecting colon cancer? by Oswald+McWeany · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yeah, a butt plug that doubles as a phone and can detect cancer. Call it the aPhone.

    Finally, a butt-dialing to become legitimate.

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    "That's the way to do it" - Punch