New Capsule Camera in use in NHS Scotland

The move will reduce stigma about the procedure and detect bowel cancer and other conditions such as colitis and Crohn’s disease

Care Radio's James MacDonald has news that a tiny cancer-detecting camera tablet will be sent to patients across Scotland in a bid to cut waiting times. Patients swallow the camera which allows doctors to capture images of their insides and it’s already been used 2000 times.  
Professor Angus Watson, is a consultant surgeon at NHS Highland and says “the move will reduce stigma about the procedure and detect bowel cancer and other conditions such as colitis and Crohn’s disease". For more Care news stories, stay with us here at Care Radio.
 

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