New Skin Patch Contains Diagnostics Devices

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed an ultrathin skin patch that combines medical diagnostics, communications and human-machine interfaces, according to a report by News Medical.

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An electronic circuit in the patch bends, wrinkles and stretches as the skin moves.

 

Skin-mounted electronics have many biomedical applications, including EEG and EMG sensors to monitor nerve and muscle activity.

 

Read the News Medical report on skin patches that contain medical diagnostics.

 

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