‘Smart’ Toilet Monitors for Signs of Disease

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  • TBMG-37121
Published June 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A smart toilet is fitted with technology that can detect a range of disease markers in stool and urine, including those of some cancers, such as colorectal or urologic cancers. The device could be particularly appealing to individuals who are genetically predisposed to certain conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, prostate cancer, or kidney failure.