Mar 19, 2024
Implantable sensor could lead to timelier Crohn’s treatment
Posted by Shubham Ghosh Roy in categories: biotech/medical, electronics
A team of Northwestern University scientists has developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn’s disease. The approach offers long-term, real-time monitoring and could enable clinicians to act earlier to prevent or limit the permanent damage caused by inflammatory episodes.