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Wireless Device Can Aid Recovery of Breast Cancer Patients

Sensing device can provide early warning of the potential failure of breast reconstruction surgery.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Patient studies of a new sensing device have proved it can provide early warning of the potential failure of breast reconstruction surgery, making it easier to take effective remedial action.   Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and led by Imperial College London, an international team has developed the wireless “bio-patch” as part of the Smart Sensing for Surgery project.   Incorporating electronics measuring just 1.8 x 1.1 cm, the bio-patch was attached to...

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