Microwave helmet 'can spot a stroke'

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Scientists say they have devised a helmet that can quickly determine whether a patient has had a stroke.

It could speed diagnosis and treatment of stroke to boost chances of recovery, the scientists say.

The wearable cap bounces microwaves off the brain to determine whether there has been a bleed or clot deep inside.

The Swedish scientists who made the device plan to give it to ambulance crews to test after successful results in early studies with 45 patients.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27866391
 
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