HEALTH TECH INNOVATION
This stamp-sized skin patch acts as an all-in-one wearable health monitor
The thin sheet of a stretchy polymer can monitor chemical, physical and electrophysiological signals in the body
When it comes to a breakthrough in Healthtech, wearable sensors are the next big thing. And I have talked about some of the recent innovations in the field. A similar device was developed by researchers at Penn State University that could be safely printed onto the skin. Before that, I wrote about a separate team of researchers that made a breakthrough in the field with the development of multifunctional sensors and circuits on the skin by utilizing a new form of electronics dubbed as “drawn-on-skin electronics” (DoS).
Taking these innovations one step further, scientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, stretchy skin patch that can be worn on the neck to monitor chemical, physical and electrophysiological signals in the body. The team collaborated with the engineers working on advanced blood pressure monitors. The team believes it is a great invention in monitoring the vital signs of patients in ICUs at hospitals — also useful for people with pre-existing conditions who need constant monitoring.
