Early cancer detection by electronic bra

A UK university has developed an 'electronic bra' which could detect breast cancer – a breakthrough which could save thousands of lives.

The revolutionary bra system, developed by De Montfort University in Leicester, uses electrical currents to detect abnormal breast cells. A computer image is then created that identifies the tissue type and highlights 'hot spots' on screen.

The university hopes that the technology can be developed to provide earlier warnings of growths within the breast.

Dr Wei Wang, Head of De Montfort University's Biomedical Engineering Unit explained: "The advantage of this technique is that it allows a wider range of women to be tested. It is also capable of detecting smaller growths than the current methods, and doesn't use harmful radiation."

A Chinese company called Tianjin Virtual Bioengineering Co has agreed to test and evaluate the bras in hospitals in South East Asia. The agreement is the first of its kind between China and a UK university. The scale of the Chinese health service will allow the university to test the equipment more extensively than within the UK, and collect a large amount of valuable data.

If trials in China prove successful, the non-invasive test method could be available in hospitals within three years.

For more information, please contact: De Montfort University's Press and Public Relations Office on 0116 257 7021.

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