System and method for diagnosis of disease by infrared analysis of human tissues and cells
US5733739A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A machine-based method for collecting and interpreting quantitative data on cells and tissues so that a diagnosis will obtain as to the existence or non-existence of disease in an human. Vibrational spectroscopy is used and the spectra generated by such spectroscopy are compared with stored spectra to provide whether cells or tissues are diseased, and if diseased to what degree. It, therefore, is possible to provide a basis for immediate diagnostic decisions for patients and physicians, leading in turn to immediate implementation of next-step procedures and treatment all in one visit to the doctor's office. This means that patients and the examining clinician can know almost instantly whether or not the cells or tissue examined are normal or diseased, and the level of disease present if found. The advantages of bringing the diagnostic pathology service directly into the doctor's office include immediate relief to the patient's concern about health as well as immediate clarification of what needs to be done next in order to treat the disease that is present, and include any other actions that are necessary. The need for biopsies to obtain desired information on the existence or non-…
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