Electronic Skin Patch Could Treat Parkinson's

Apr-04-16 An electronic skin patch able to both store data and deliver drugs could open the door to new treatments for Parkinson’s and other diseases.

The patch consists of a polymer material that has been embedded with a network of nanosensors able to detect strain (such as tremors) and temperature, as well as create heat. Nanoparticles filled with drugs are also embedded in the polymer, and are triggered by heat to release their cargo when the nanosensors detect motion, indicating a Parkinson’s tremor onset. The patch is also stretchable and flexible, which makes it much more comfortable to wear on the skin.

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[IEEE.ORG]
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