A new device that can be swallowed like a pill can track vital signs such as breathing and heart rate from inside the body. The device, reported on November 17 in the journal Device, could offer a simple and convenient way to care for people who are prone to opioid overdose.
"This device can help diagnose and monitor many health conditions without requiring hospital visits, which can make healthcare more accessible and supportive for patients," says Giovanni Traverso, the lead author of the study, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT and a gastroenterologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
