Wireless skin sensor could continuously track soft tissue disorders from home
Northwestern University researchers have developed a wireless skin sensor designed to monitor tissue elasticity in patients with conditions like lymphedema and scleroderma. The device aims to facilitate remote patient monitoring, potentially reducing the need for frequent in-person clinical visits.
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This technology could significantly improve healthcare accessibility and disease management for patients with chronic soft tissue disorders.
by Melissa Rohman, Northwestern University
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Add as preferred source Photograph of the device; the inset shows a side view while attached to the skin. Credit: Min-Seung Jo, PhD Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless sensor device that can continuously monitor skin elasticity in patients with soft tissue disorders, including lymphedema and scleroderma, which can support early disease detection and better inform care strategies, as detailed in a study published in Science Advances .
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