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A team of scientists from Switzerland, has developed an implant that can at any time have a blood test . The device size of about half an inch long is sewn under the skin and transfers necessary data on the composition of blood, through Bluetooth. Sensors can monitor the amount of cholesterol, glucose, and other indicators. In addition, the sensors detect changes in blood flow, a few hours warning of the occurrence of hypertensive crisis.
The device was already been successfully tested on animals, and now is scheduled to test in-patients who have a connection with the diagnosis is often required to take blood tests. As for the commercial sale of the device - it will take several years to be spent on the completion of implant, expanding its functionality as well as its long-term study of the effects in the human body. Related Products :
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