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RE: Musing Posts

in #musing-threads6 years ago

Is the world ready for a home DIY colonoscopy kit?

> The latest research shows that cancer of the colon is the most prevalent form of the disease among Japan's 870,000 cancer sufferers, according to the National Cancer Center.

"Not many people took the test ... so I wanted to create an examination that would be accepted by everyone," said Horiuchi.

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/straight-up-diy-colonoscopy-among-weird-science-at-tokyo-show-10745118
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Full disclosure. I have a home blood pressure cuff. I do not plan on buying this home health gadget.

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I highly doubt the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, European Medicines Agency or any other medical regulatory body will ever approve such a thing.

So you are saying there will be a huge black market for these contraptions? :D