Sensor could help patients stay on top of their meds - EurekAlert
Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression — if taken in just the right amount. To precisely monitor the amount of this medication in the body, patients must undergo blood tests. But today, scientists report the development of a tin…
image: A tiny, touch-based sensor uses sweat to detect the level of lithium in the body.view more
Credit: Jialun Zhu and Shuyu Lin
CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2022 — Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bi… [+8608 chars]
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