Detection of disease by analysis of emissions
US7306953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25875
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of determining the cause of disease is described, which method uses the detection of “signature” or “fingerprint” volatile compounds in an emission, especially flatus, from a patient.
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