New wearable patch can detect early signs of skin cancer

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine designed a flexible, chip-less, battery-free patch that is placed directly on the skin and works wirelessly with a small reader device. (Wake Forest University School of Medicine via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

A new wearable patch can detect early signs of the deadliest form of skin cancer.

New wearable patch can detect early signs of skin cancer

Dr. Mohammad J. Moghimi, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, led the development of a new patch that measures the electrical properties (bioimpedance) of skin lesions in a simple, non-invasive way. (Wake Forest University School of Medicine via SWNS)

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