A new hydrogel means means better research on the prevention of breast cancer.
For women over 40, regular checks are important with younger women often examining themselves informally at home. But the latter is a tricky business.
Sometimes not all areas are checked, and it’s hard to notice changes and inform medical practitioners. Which is why two young women in Great Britain have developed a patent-pending ultrasound handheld device.
Their startup’s invention pairs with an app and guides users through self-screening checks. Ensuring that all areas of the breast are examined. If any changes are noted, the app generates a report which can be shared with medical professionals.
An earlier concept used bras, while mammograms could be made more comfortable.
