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Scanner spots deadly blood clots

by Pat Coate | April 16, 2007
"We found a 98% accuracy for showing blood clots or haematomas."
- Dr. Alok Sharma, neurosurgeon/professor

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - A hand-held scanner has been invented which can detect serious brain injuries.

The device, called an 'infrascanner,' can spot blood clots on the surface of the brain known as haematomas, which can lead to death or disability if left untreated.

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