The Massachusetts-based company 'MC10' just premiered a revolutionary diagnostic tool at CES 2016 called the 'BioStamp.' When it comes to diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders, doctors must observe their patients with intense scrutiny. This wearable patch collects diagnostic information to give researchers and physicians "rich profiles of human activity."
The BioStamp is a wearable device that looks like a small sticker. The patch is worn directly on the skin in order to provide physicians with important diagnostic information in real time. The patch is able to gather this data thanks to the built-in gyroscope, accelerometer and mini ECG. Specifically the patch can be used to detect issues with motor skills, movement and other symptoms associated with neurodegenerative disorders.
The high-tech patch can be used to provide doctors and researchers with more specific information about a patient and any potential health issues they may have.
Health-Monitoring Patches
The 'BioStamp' Premiered at CES 2016
Trend Themes
1. Health-tracking Wearables - The use of wearable technology for health monitoring is an opportunity for disruption in the healthcare industry.
2. Remote Diagnostics - The ability to collect diagnostic information remotely using wearable patches presents crucial opportunities for remote medical care.
3. Neurodegenerative Disease Research - The ability to collect specific data through wearable patches can accelerate research and finding targeted treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Healthcare providers can leverage wearable technology to improve patient outcomes and increase efficiency.
2. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies can benefit from the use of wearable patches in clinical trials by collecting more specific data for their drug development efforts.
3. Research - Researchers can use wearable technology to gather data in real-time and accelerate their efforts in studying neurodegenerative disorders.