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Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment

Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity. However, when their concentrations become too high, inflammation and tissue damage can occur. University of Illinois engineers have developed and tested a new drug-delivery system that senses high oxidant levels and responds by administering just the right amount of… Read More: Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment »

Clinical trial will explore how Sensoria's smart socks can help Parkinson's patients

Smart sock maker Sensoria is teaming up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and independent research group Neuroscience Research Australia to launch a 100-patient clinical trial looking at what smart textiles in socks can do for Parkinson’s disease patients. The trial, called Standing Tall-PD, is supported by a grant from MJFF. The first part of… Read More: Clinical trial will explore how Sensoria's smart socks can help… »

How a Smart Watch Detects Seizures and Helps Manage Epilepsy

More than 3 million people in the US have epilepsy – including half a million children. That’s a lot of worried parents and loved ones considering epileptic seizures can’t be predicted. A medical device that was approved by the FDA earlier this year is helping those diagnosed with epilepsy manage their condition, and ease the… Read More: How a Smart Watch Detects Seizures and Helps Manage Epilepsy »