A team of researchers from the Chinese mainland has pioneered a mini injectable ultrasonic sensor designed for wireless monitoring of intracranial signals. This breakthrough offers a significant advancement beyond the limitations of existing clinical instruments.
Physiological data, crucial for diagnosing, treating, and detecting diseases, rely on accurate and stable monitoring of the human body's state. Traditionally, wired clinical instruments with percutaneous leads have posed risks of infection and surgical complications while restricting patient mobility.
The newly developed sensor, led by Professor Zang Jianfeng from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, introduces an injectable, bioresorbable, and wireless metastructured hydrogel sensor. Published recently in Nature, the study highlights how this innovative sensor overcomes previous challenges faced by wireless implantable devices, such as limited detection range, poor degradation, and size constraints within the human body.
By utilizing a biodegradable hydrogel-based system, the sensor ensures safe and efficient monitoring of intracranial signals without the drawbacks of traditional wired methods. This advancement not only enhances operational freedom for patients but also paves the way for more effective and minimally invasive medical monitoring solutions.
The development marks a significant step forward in medical technology, potentially transforming how doctors collect and utilize physiological data for improved patient outcomes.
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Chinese researchers develop injectable biodegradable gel-based sensors
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