15-Aug-2020 | Market Research Store
The University of California - Los Angeles engineers along with their colleagues from Stanford School of Medicine have been able to justify that the drug levels in the body can be tracked using a customized smartwatch that scrutinizes the chemicals present in sweat. The basic idea is to use wearable technology for a more personalized approach to medicine. It is believed that this technology can prove ideal for tailoring drug dosages in an individual. This study has been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Generally, medications are prescribed with a one-size-fits-all approach after analyzing the statistical averages of their effectiveness. The guidelines including factors such as weight, age, and gender are also found to play a vital role when prescribing a drug. However, despite these fundamental differentiators our body chemistry is constantly altering depending on the food and physical activity. Moreover, the genetic makeup of every individual is unique and thus, the response to medications can vary individual to individual. The drug absorption, effectiveness, and elimination are all affected by various factors. Currently, the idea of personalizing medicine dosage means repeated blood drawing at the hospitals. This blood analysis technique is very time-consuming, inconvenient, expensive, and invasive.
Successfully, the researchers were able to develop a wearable technology that continuously and non-invasively track the profile of medication inside the body. Through this technology the researchers can customize the optimal dosage and timing for the intake of individuals. The efficacy of therapeutic treatments could be increased using this personalized approach. The small molecular sizes of the drugs makeseasier to travel into sweat and later, the drug’s concentration in the sweat can help reflect its circulation level. It is here where the sensors equipped on the smartwatch come into function.This is a game-changer for personalized medicineas a drug’s unique electrochemical signal electrochemical signal against the signals of other molecules. This technology can be used for monitoring drug adherence and drug abuse.
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