Tag: patient monitoring
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MIT’s Smart Pill: A Breakthrough in Verifying Medication Adherence
What is the MIT Smart Pill? Researchers at MIT have developed a smart pill technology that can confirm whether a patient has taken their medicine. The system is designed to be incorporated directly into existing pill capsules and uses a biodegradable radio frequency (RF) antenna to send a signal shortly after ingestion. This signal can…
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MIT’s Smart Pill: A Breakthrough in Medication Adherence You Can Ingest
Introduction: A New Era for Medication Adherence Medication adherence remains a persistent challenge in healthcare. Patients often forget doses, misunderstand instructions, or face side effects that prompt skipping medications. Researchers at MIT have introduced a promising solution: a smart pill that confirms ingestion by transmitting a signal shortly after consumption. This technology could transform how…