Smell as evidence of disease
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Smell as evidence of disease
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Smell as evidence of disease has been long used, dating back to Hippocrates around 400 years BCE. It is still employed with a focus on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in body odor. VOCs are carbon-based molecular groups having a low molecular weight, secreted during cells' metabolic processes. Their profiles may be altered by diseases such as cancer, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, infections, and among others. Abnormal changes in VOC composition can be identified through equipme
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Methods of identifying disease from body odor
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smell_as_evidence_of_disease
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2024-03-29T19:53:00Z
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