Mobile phones for detection of breast cancer

These infrared cameras mounted on mobile phones use two techniques, both of which have proven effective in diagnosing breast cancer: one which analyzes temperature differences in different parts of the breast, while the other analyses oxygen flow to areas of the breast. These pictures can be transferred to a processing center to determine if additional checks are required. Not only that, instantaneous biofeedback suggestions can be given to patients. Biofeedback is a therapy which trains a patient to control certain bodily functions which are usually unconscious, such as blood pressure or heart rate. Infrared cameras can be used to get data about the patient's physical state, and software can give immediate feedback on how to modulate the heart rate for example.

Even if such technology is not made available on a large scale, having similar diagnosis instruments in rural clinics, schools, and Internet kiosks, can certainly improve access to health care facilities.