| Pretty good points, I have few comments. > It's not easy to interpret these numbers and you have to have quite a deep understanding of statistics, i.e you can be in the normal range and be sick, and you can be outside and be healthy. Type i/ii errors, precision, accuracy, calibration etc etc. I'm sure hackernews knows what's up I'm sure. Doctors mathematical abilities are less than legendary. I would rather own the raw data and choose my own method of analysis. > It's said about 90% of all diagnosis can be made only on taking the history. Tests are normally only done to assure, quantify, guide treatment etc. This is an argument for this device. Having something at home that you can use to test on regular basis will give you the rich historical data you need to make a better diagnosis. The goal is to discover a problem before you are sick enough to feel the need for constant testing. The tests seem to interest different groups. I imagine these are the first of many different types of tests planned. You are right about glucose, they probably didn't go there yet because of the competition. A lot of you arguments are "if you want this tested go to the doctor." Really? do you know what a pain in the ass it is to go to the doctor? First I have to take of work, then I have to wait for him. Then I have to talk to a doctor or nurse about my concerns only to have them act like they are unimportant. Of course there is the cost. Honestly as a consumer I find going to the doctor to be one of the most annoying experiences. I'll stay at home if I can |
However, medicine needs to develop and home diagnosis and early detection along with encouraging and active lifestyle is the future. There are some tough challenges ahead. Maybe this is a step in the right direction, but as I said, I'm not 100% convinced by this device as i feel it kind of misses the point and focuses on some random fairly unimportant tests.
Well let's say your CRP went to a 100, your nose is running and you have a a cough... what would you do?
> Doctors mathematical abilities are less than legendary.
True that :-)