Organic micro-sensors provide quick, convenient medical diagnostics at home

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At left a researcher demonstrates the flexibility of a group of organic strain sensors on a 50-micrometer-thick film (shown in detail at right). Credit: Soyoun Jung et al.
At left, a researcher demonstrates the flexibility of a group of organic strain sensors on a 50-micrometer-thick film (shown in detail at right). Credit: Soyoun Jung, et al.

In an effort to bring health monitoring to the patient, scientists from the University of Arkansas have developed a micro-sensor that monitors vital signs and can be incorporated into smart fabrics for wearable illness prevention. With this “point-of-care” testing, physicists Soyoun Jung, Taeksoo Ji and Vijay Varadan are making it possible for the continuous monitoring of signs including respiration, heart rate, ECG, and body temperature outside the doctor’s office.


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