Autonomic Neuropathy Diagnosis Device
- Detailed Technology Description
- Sweat Detector Quantifies Autonomic NeuropathyA wearable sweat detector improves the ability to diagnose, localize and quantify autonomic neuropathy, common in diabetics. The detector is a paper garment that can be folded around different body parts. It uses paper microfluidics technology to create small islands containing sweat detectors that provide both qualitative and quantitative estimation of the sweat produced by a patient.Improved Paper MicrofluidicsCurrent methods for diagnosing autonomic neuropathy require placing patients in a high temperature room (sauna) and covering the patient’s body with a powder (usually starch). Such methods are time and labor intensive and only done in a few major medical centers. This method is easier, less labor intensive and more acceptable. In addition, it has improved paper's ability to detect water (and sweat) drops with higher resolution, leading to more accurate information on both the size and location of the sweat produced.BENEFITS AND FEATURES:Diagnoses, localizes and quantifies autonomic neuropathyEasy, less labor intensive and more acceptableImproves ability for paper to detect water/sweat (higher resolution)Accurate information on size and location of sweat producedAPPLICATIONS:Autonomic neuropathyDiabeticsAthletic clothingRehabilitationPhase of Development - Prototype development
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- Country/Region
- USA
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