Devon Tyso, a Product Design and Technology student, has designed “PRO check,” an innovative tool designed to replace the traditional digital rectal examination (DRE), which involves a doctor manually assessing the prostate with a finger.
According to Devon, the current approach is heavily reliant on a clinician’s subjective judgment and experience, and many see the method as “intrusive.”
“As one in seven men will get prostate cancer, it’s vital to detect abnormalities early and track changes over time,” said Devon. “The current examination method involves a lot of guesswork.
“PRO check provides objective, measurable data and allows prostate health to be visualized—enabling more accurate diagnosis, and improved long-term monitoring.
“Having a device conduct the exam may also feel less invasive, which may encourage more men to get checked, potentially catching issues earlier.”