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Bioelectronics, a relatively new field of research, has created synergy between electronics and medicine and is rapidly making futuristic healthcare a reality.
Medical professionals and scientists forecast that health sensors will make it easier to monitor health, nipping problems in the bud and enabling timely and targeted care.
There are a host of strap-on and bracelet style gadgets (Fitbit, Striiv, etc) fitted with sensors that monitor and collect vital information about the body and transmit it (via Bluetooth or WiFi) to the patient’s or doctor’s smart phone. However, the new generation of health sensors are less intrusive and more intelligent.
MC10, a bioelectronics firm in USA has developed stamp-sized, flexible and razor thin sensors that can be affixed to the body (like a children’s tattoo or band-aid). The sensors can detect a host of vital information including heart rate, body temperature, hydration levels, UV exposure and even impact of injuries. All the collected data is relayed in real time to the patient and doctor, so it can be remotely monitored, and immediate action can be taken to correct the problem if needed.