Wired
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A Japanese startup has developed a device designed to reduce discomfort during nasal swabbing procedures used in routine physicals and diagnostic testing. The company has not announced widespread availability or regulatory approval timelines as of the reporting date.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/iris-nodoca-ai-throat-exam-routine-physical/