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Doctor patents a device for self-administered pap smear

sara.di.fabio@p... 于 2020-06-05 11:00 分享

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After one of his patients who was putting off multiple appointments claiming she was too busy, contracted cervical cancer, Dr. Samsami was inspired to create a device that has the potential to save countless lives.

Dr. Samsami issued his patent for an at-home, do-it-yourself pap smear. The device allows to test for cervical cancer and common sexually transmitted diseases.

The benefits of this device are related to cost, convenience, and privacy. The device allows patients to self-administer a pap smear, seal it and preserve the cells, then send it to a lab. The lab will send the results to the doctor.

"This device is of unique benefit to underserved community patients, women who live in remote locations, deployed military personnel, women with busy work or family obligations, and those who have concerns about privacy, or due to their religious beliefs, avoid being examined by a doctor," Dr Samsami said.

The doctor estimated the cost of the do-it-yourself pap smear could be lower that $20.

Adapted from: https://www.kitv.com/story/41115751/kaneohe-doctor-invents-diy-pap-smear...
More information: https://doctors.adventisthealth.org/provider/David+M+Samsami/1342407

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Dr David M Samsami living in Hawaii, USA, patented a device to allow self-administration of a pap smear for women too busy or with religious or cultural limitations.

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