Wearable, inexpensive robotic sleeve for lymphedema treatment: Microfluidic chip inflates and deflates balloons in a sleeve to promote fluid flow in the lymphatic system - Science Daily

Researchers have developed a soft robotic sleeve controlled with a microfluidic chip that reduces cost, weight, and power consumption for treatment of lymphedema. The prototype is more portable than previous devices, and the underlying mechanisms can extend t…
Lymphedema often occurs in survivors of breast cancer, because they are at high risk for lymph node damage or removal during surgical procedures. The locations of these nodes often make fluid and pro… [+2440 chars] Read More