{"id":84343,"date":"2018-05-17T17:06:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T14:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/blog\/wearable-devices-for-early-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2018-05-17T17:06:17","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T14:06:17","slug":"wearable-devices-for-early-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/en\/blog\/wearable-devices-for-early-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearable Devices for Early Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wearable Devices for Early Disease Monitoring and Diagnosis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Professor Hossam Haick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HAIFA, ISRAEL and NEW YORK (May 17, 2018) –\u00a0<\/b>Researchers from the Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed an integrated system for early diagnosis of diseases using wearable monitors. Able to continuously monitor physiological indicators without disturbing the user, the system can repair itself in the event of a tear or scratch, and receives the energy required for operation from the wearer.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>This could help spare patients much pain and suffering, greatly reduce medical expenses, and provide extensive and detailed information for epidemiological studies. The system was presented in a review paper published in <\/span>Advanced Materials<\/i><\/b> by Technion Professor Hossam Haick and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Weiwei Wu (who is now a professor at Xidian University in China).<\/span><\/p>\n

Wearable devices for medical monitoring are gaining momentum, because they provide a convenient and inexpensive platform for the continuous collection of medical information without the need for invasive procedures. Such devices enable early disease<\/span><\/p>\n

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A demonstration of the system that monitors heart rate, peripheral nervous system activity, and other physiological markers, and transfers the data to the cloud where they are available to qualified individuals for analysis and medical recommendations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

monitoring, before outbreaks, and earlier and more efficient treatment. They can be attached to shirts, jewelry, sweatshirts, watches, shoes, and glasses, and allow the user to go about his or her day without interruption. As a result, such devices are expected to encourage people to be proactive about their health and to reduce avoidance of medical examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNormal health is characterized by known markers such as 60 to 100 heart beats per minute and 7 to 8 breaths per minute,\u201d said Prof. Haick. \u201cIf we detect dramatic changes in the various markers in real time, we can refer the patient to a more comprehensive diagnosis and prevent disease from developing or worsening.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The system developed at the Technion contains sensors and tools that process the data and transmit it to the authorized medical authority. It combines a series of innovative elements that provide unprecedented monitoring capability:<\/span><\/p>\n