Smart Patch for Your Health
Tiny, Waterproof Patch with Sweat Based Sensors Source: Northwestern University's Sweat-based Sensor Spots Health Conditions Real-Time A patch has been developed by bioengineers at Northwestern University that reads your sweat and spots medical conditions. The sweat based sensor provides real-time information on the wearer's levels of chloride, glucose and lactate, sweat rate and pH. The device lets you know if you are dehydrated, lack oxygen, dangerously low on electro-lights, have diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Next Generation Health Tracker Today's fitness trackers gather mostly mechanical metrics. A new generation of devices are being developed to access the person's underlying medical conditions. Northwestern's device is a leading example. Personalized Health Care Northwestern's device is a personalized approach to fitness and health. It is battery free, wireless and uses sensors and colorimetrics to provide results. To put it simply...