This is just an amazing piece of technology, and I think one, which could change health care across the world. An Israeli company, Pulsenmore has developed a home ultrasound machine attachment that works with a smart phone. The main application allows pregnant women to take their own ultrasound scans and have them reviewed by their Obstetrician. The system was started by an Israeli Obstetrician who has used it for 2000 of his patients. He gives the women guidance over the phone on scanning technique and then provides follow up care appointments throughout the term of the pregnancy.
The machine has received FDA approval in the USA so it's not unlikely that the equipment will be approved for use in Canada at some time. I discussed this with my wife who is a retired Cardiac and Ob/Gyn Ultrasonographer and she agrees that It's clear that this could be used for a lot more than self home health diagnosis of pregnancies. It puts the whole ultrasound baby pictures business into the realm of family photo taking and with the cooperation of physicians allows the guided diagnosis of all sorts of soft tissue medical issues.
And there's got to be applications in wellness and disease prevention. Not to mention applications for pet care.