Biodegradable Pressure Sensor Monitors Serious Health Conditions (IMAGE)

University of Connecticut

Biodegradable Pressure Sensor Monitors Serious Health Conditions

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This biodegradable piezoelectric pressure sensor developed by the University of Connecticut's Nguyen Research Group could be used by doctors to monitor chronic lung disease, brain swelling, and other medical conditions before dissolving safely in a patient's body.

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Thanh Duc Nguyen

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