A Smartphone App and 3D Printed Attachment for HIV Detection

A Smartphone App and 3D Printed Attachment for HIV Detection

“There are more than 1.1 million people in the US living with HIV, and 1 in 7 of them don’t even know they have it. Young people are the most likely to be unaware of their infections. Globally, there were approximately 36.9 million people living with HIV in 2017, an estimated 1.8 million of them children.

Early detection of HIV is critical in preventing disease progression and transmission. Modern medications can inhibit the virus, allowing people with HIV to live long and healthy lives, but first, they need accessible and reliable diagnostics.

According to a recently published paper in Nature Communications, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have come up with a mobile diagnostic tool for detecting HIV and monitoring its management…”

https://singularityhub.com/2018/12/07/a-smartphone-app-and-3d-printed-attachment-for-hiv-detection/

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https://singularityhub.com/2018/12/07/a-smartphone-app-and-3d-printed-attachment-for-hiv-detection/