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Appendicitis? Check your iPhone

Dr. Asim F. Choudhri just presented clinical study results on the capability to accurately diagnose CT scans of acute appendicitis on the iPhone, using OsiriX software.

While the application is not yet approved by the FDA and there are concerns about patient data safety, Choudhri is suggesting that this capability allows for quick diagnosis of a common condition, which can therefore lead to expedited treatment. The regulatory considerations will vary whether this technique is used as a primary diagnosis method in the future, or simply to transfer images.

Also, Choudhri, who is a neuroradiologist at Johns Hopkins, said that these results could hold potential for other conditions, such as bleeding in the brain and potentially stroke, which require a quick diagnosis for proper patient management.

Organization: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine  

Person: Asim F. Choudhri  

Product: iPhone   OsiriX  

Topic: acute appendicitis  

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