New technology optimizes ear infection diagnosis and management

(American Academy of Pediatrics) A new, smartphone-enabled otoscope provides clear, transmittable images of the ear drum, or tympanic membrane, which someday may allow for ear infection diagnosis without a visit to the doctor's office, according to an abstract presented Monday, Oct. 28, at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/aaop-nto101713.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 28, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news