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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Doctors can now detect heart failure by scanning this other body part

Researchers have developed an AI-powered foot scanner that can detect early signs of heart failure.

The device, about the size of a smart speaker, uses technology similar to facial recognition. It captures and analyses nearly 2,000 images per minute to measure fluid levels in the feet and ankles.

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