# Health-Monitoring Patches The 'BioStamp' Premiered at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostamp References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/sports/wearable-tattoo/) & [mc10inc](http://www.mc10inc.com/our-story.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-monitoring-technology). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Health-tracking Wearables:** The use of wearable technology for health monitoring is an opportunity for disruption in the healthcare industry. - **Remote Diagnostics:** The ability to collect diagnostic information remotely using wearable patches presents crucial opportunities for remote medical care. - **Neurodegenerative Disease Research:** The ability to collect specific data through wearable patches can accelerate research and finding targeted treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can leverage wearable technology to improve patient outcomes and increase efficiency. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can benefit from the use of wearable patches in clinical trials by collecting more specific data for their drug development efforts. - **Research:** Researchers can use wearable technology to gather data in real-time and accelerate their efforts in studying neurodegenerative disorders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-patch.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Wearable Molecular Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-beamo.md) - [Replaceable Biosensor Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostrap-kairos.md) - [Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-monitoring-technology.md)