Smartphone Physicals Are Taking Off With Explosion of Apps, Attachments

Last month in a Ted Talk, Shiv Gaglani showed that a standard physical exam can now be done using only smartphone apps and attachments. From blood pressure cuff to stethoscope and otoscope -- the thing the doctor uses to look in your ears -- all of the doctor's basic instruments are now available in "smart" format. The work has generated a lot of interest and will likely become the basis for a company.