Researchers at Northwestern University have created a groundbreaking contactless wearable device that monitors health by measuring gases released and absorbed by the skin. This innovative technology could significantly enhance clinical care, especially for vulnerable groups like newborns, the elderly, and diabetic patients. The compact device, measuring only a few centimeters, utilizes sensors to capture gas emissions without direct skin contact, solving challenges faced by traditional wearables. It can provide real-time insights into skin health, wound healing, hydration, and exposure to harmful substances, potentially transforming personal and occupational health monitoring.
This technology has the potential to transform clinical care, particularly for vulnerable populations, including newborn babies, the elderly, patients with diabetes, and others with compromised skin.
Your skin isn't just a barrier; it's a two-way street between your body and the outside world.
For workers in potentially hazardous environments, it's helpful to know how much of those hazardous species are entering the body through the skin.
The gadget is tiny - just two centimeters long and one-and-a-half wide - and loaded with sensors that pull in gas samples through a mini air chamber.
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