'Selfie' Helps Doctors Diagnose Mini-Stroke 47
OakDragon (885217) writes A Toronto woman had the presence of mind to record herself, using her smartphone, as she suffered from a bout of semi-paralysis. She had suffered the same symptoms two days earlier, and had gone to the hospital; but by that time the condition had passed, and doctors sent her home. However, using the smartphone video, doctors later diagnosed her with a transient ischemic attack, or mini-stroke. The diagnosis was confirmed with an MRI.
Among the consequences (Score:5, Informative)
This is among the consequences of a surveillance society. More information almost always helps people with positive intentions do their jobs.
On the other hand that's not an endorsement of a surveillance state.
Very smart (Score:5, Informative)
Having worked in PC service, I can relate to what the doctors must feel seeing this. Its so hard diagnosing a problem that isn't happening now. You don't know if the user has any idea what they are talking about, or if they are missing some piece of information or including red herrings.... when someone has the presence of mind to actually properly document the problem they are having so that you can actually see what is happening.... its great; those were always the best.
Too Many Women Die from "All in your head." (Score:5, Informative)
Too many women die by the "all in your head" diagnosis.
My friend's ex-girlfriend went to the hospital for chest pain, was diagnosed with anxiety. She died less than a week later.