AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISEASE DETECTION AND TREATMENT

Abstract:

The invention relates to apparatus and methods for detecting presence or monitoring progression of a disease, particularly a pulmonary disease, comprising: a channel or chamber in which the biological subject passes through; and at least one detector placed partially or completely alongside one or more side walls of the channel or chamber, wherein the at least one detector is configured to detect at least one bio-physical or physical property of the biological subject, and the detected bio-physical or physical property is collected for analysis to determine whether the disease is likely to be present with the biological subject or to determine the status of the disease, thereby providing the ability to determine or monitor progression of the disease. The disease may include a pulmonary or lung disease.