Forbes October 24, 2020
Scientists have developed an innovative technique to print biosensors, which can measure temperature, electrical heart signals and blood oxygen saturation, directly onto the skin at room temperature.
This advance, which was developed by US and Chinese researchers and led by Penn State University’s Larry (Huanyu) Cheng, is important because it has the potential to make long term, continuous monitoring of sick or fragile patients easier and more accurate.
“We are interested in applying this multifunctional, wearable sensing technology for diagnostic confirmation and timely treatments for cardiopulmonary diseases, including Covid-19, pneumonia, and fibrotic lung diseases,” explains Cheng.
In Covid-19 patients in particular, there could be value in using sensors like these as they can quickly inform healthcare professionals when a hospitalized...
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