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World’s First Wearable Device to Measure Neonatal Jaundice and Vitals
Written by AZoSensorsMar 5 2021
Japanese scientists have designed the first-ever wearable devices to accurately monitor jaundice, a yellowing of the skin due to increased bilirubin levels in the blood that can result in severe medical conditions in infants.
Schematic of neonatal wearable device for detecting jaundice and vitals. Image Credit: Yokohama National University.
Treatment for jaundice can be done effortlessly by irradiating the infant with a blue light that disintegrates bilirubin, which is later secreted via urine. But the treatment itself can disturb bonding time, lead to dehydration and elevate the risks of allergic diseases. ....

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