Lecture

Implantable Microchip Monitoring

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This lecture presents the I-Ironic project team's development of an implantable microchip funded by Nanotera, which monitors a patient's metabolism by analyzing blood and transmitting vital data in real time. The chip, a nano system with probes built using nanotechnology, is placed in the intertissial tissue to detect specific compounds in body fluids. It consists of seven sensors, operates without batteries, and is powered by a skin patch. The collected data is transmitted via Bluetooth to a mobile device, enabling healthcare professionals to receive real-time information. The chip's capabilities include predicting a heart attack hours in advance by detecting specific metabolites released by the heart. Additionally, it shows promise for chronic disease monitoring and chemotherapy applications, bringing together experts from various fields to advance personalized medicine.

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