Pocket-Sized Device Speeds Up Wound Infection Detection for Clinicians
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New pocket-sized device for clinicians could spot infected wounds faster
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Scientists have developed a device that works with a smartphone or tablet to capture medical images which can identify infected wounds. By capturing the heat produced by a wound and the fluorescence of bacteria, it helps clinicians tell the difference between inflammation and a potentially dangerous infection. This could allow for quicker intervention, catching infections before they become serious threats to health.