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Fingertip Sensor Measures Lithium Levels in Sweat |

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Researchers at UCLA have developed a fingertip sensor that can rapidly provide data on the levels of lithium in the body. Used as a treatment for bipolar

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Author: Conn Hastings via Medgadet.com
Gadget was developed by researchers at ULCA.

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August 29th, 2022

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Dependent on sweat

Out of pocket cost if not approved by insurance

Accuracy of results may be questionable due to amount of sweat

Bacteria at skin surface may contaminate sweat and result in inaccurate reading

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This gadget is vital to healthcare in my opinion because of its  convenience and being a timesaver. Patients do not have to leave their homes or wait on someone to come and draw their blood to be sent to the laboratory. This convenience to the patient is priceless. It could also be lifesaving since the results are immediate and patient is able to notify provider of non-therapeutic levels in a timely manner. This is crucial due to the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide.

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Convenience to patient

Levels can be measured immediately

Timely detection of non-therapeutic levels

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Lithium is used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression. It is very important that lithium blood levels are measured to ensure patient safety and therapeutic levels. Lithium levels are typically measured by blood sample being sent to the laboratory. This innovation simplifies the process.  "To address this, these researchers have created a tiny fingertip sensor that can measure the levels of lithium in sweat" (Hastings, C. 2022).

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Hastings, C. (2022, August 29). Fingertip Sensor Measures Lithium levels in Sweat. Medgadget. https://www.medgadget.com/2022/08/fingertip-sensor-measures-lithium-levels-in-sweat.html