Temporary
'Tattoo' Could Help Patients With Parkinson's, Epilepsy
This is one tattoo you might **t regret.
Researchers at the University of Texas-Austin have developed an ultra-thin,
Temporary tattoo-like device that
Could store patients' medical information and release medicine directly into their skin — a first for bio-integrated electronics.
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This breakthrough
Could revolutionize patient care. For example, it*could one day be used to treat
Patients With diseases such as Parkinson's or
Epilepsy by tracking their movement , according to*
Nature.
It uses soft, flexible materials that house a 4-centimeter long, 2-centimeter wide, .3-millimeter thick device that contains sensors, RAM capabilities, microheaters and medicine. The ***** sticks to skin through electrostatic force as any adhesives would disrupt electrical connectivity.
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