App detects anemia by checking fingernail color

Currently, the most accurate method of checking for anemia is to draw a blood sample and conduct a count of a patient's red blood cells, which contain iron-rich hemoglobin. Soon, however, a smartphone app may be able to non-invasively do the same job.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Blood
• Emory University
• Fingers
• Smartphone diagnostics

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