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Novel Wearable Technology Can Detect Heatstroke

Researchers develop an electronic skin-like sensor for measuring the acidity of sweat to prevent deaths from undetected or asymptomatic heatstroke.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that is becoming increasingly common worldwide because of global warming.    In a new study, researchers from Tokai University (Japan) describe their latest development: a low-cost electronic skin-like sensor that can measure the pH (acidity) of the skin, allowing for early heatstroke detection.    Because heatstroke is sometimes asymptomatic, this technology can help people “beat the heat” and could also save lives worldwide.   ...

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