The Bio-patch, which has been developed by the KTH Institute of Technology in Stockholm, is a fine patch like paper. At very low cost, it can be placed in different parts of the body to measure the bioelectric signals and monitor the temperature.
“In the thorax, he performs electrocardiograms; in the skull, it measures brain waves; and in the arm, it signals the muscular response to stimuli of the central nervous system, “explains Geng Yang, a researcher at KTH. “The patient can see the data on his ‘smartphone’ or send it to his doctor to know the diagnosis. It is a very valuable tool for patients with heart disease, neurological problems or those who have just been discharged after an operation. “
These and other innovations are now possible in Pharmamedic.