Toronto Doctor takes pictures of small intestine with LEDs and camera in a pill

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a technological advancement involving a pill equipped with LEDs and a camera designed to take pictures of the small intestine. The scope includes general interest in medical technology and its implications for future developments.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a link to a news story about the pill, expressing excitement about the technology.
  • Another participant points out a geographical error regarding the location of McMaster University, stating it is in Hamilton, not Toronto.
  • A participant recalls a similar story from a few years prior, indicating familiarity with the topic.
  • One participant makes a humorous comparison to a scene from "The Jetsons," reflecting on the intersection of fiction and emerging medical technology, while also expressing curiosity about future advancements.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the geographical details or the novelty of the technology, and the discussion remains somewhat informal and exploratory without definitive conclusions.

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Some statements rely on personal recollections and anecdotal references, which may not be universally recognized or verified.

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Readers interested in medical technology, advancements in diagnostic tools, or those who enjoy discussions about the intersection of science and popular culture may find this thread engaging.

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http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2002/09/04/video_pill020904
sorry if it's not new news , but i just saw it on tv and thought it was very cool..
 

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i'm sorry but it says mcmaster which is in hamilton
 
Hey i remember seeing a story a few years ago... guess thsi is it... pretty cool
 
Didn't they do something like this on the Jetsons? If I remember correctly, George had to take the pill and the doctor talked to it, gathering information about the patient. At some point, the pill got shot out of George and ended up in a mummy that was near by. The doctor then told George that his condition was terminal. My God, how the hell can I remember an episode of a show that I haven't seen in 20 years, but I can't seem to keep 5 or 6 trig identities in my head for more then a few hours.

Anyway, very cool stuff, I can't wait to see what the world looks like in another 5 years.
 

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