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Smartphone cameras now have the power to detect anemia with this brilliant app

That camera is not just for selfies.
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Smartphone cameras now have the power to detect anemia with this brilliant app
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HemaApp was developed by scientists to detect anemia, a common condition that often goes undiagnosed. Using the camera and flash to estimate hemoglobin concentrations, it is highly preferable to drawing blood.

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