Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 31, 2024
A
biosensor
is
a
promising
alternative
tool
for
the
detection
of
clinically
relevant
analytes.
Optical
fiber
as
transducer
element
in
biosensors
offers
low
cost,
biocompatibility,
and
lack
electromagnetic
interference.
Moreover,
due
to
miniature
size
optical
fibers,
they
have
potential
be
used
microfluidic
chips
vivo
applications.
The
number
are
extensively
growing:
been
developed
detect
different
analytes
ranging
from
small
molecules
whole
cells.
Yet
widespread
applications
hindered;
one
reasons
suitable
packaging
their
real-life
application.
In
order
translate
into
clinical
practice,
proper
embedding
medical
devices
or
portable
often
required.
approach
frequently
challenging
sensor
architecture
itself.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
give
an
unpack
aspects
integration
platforms
bring
them
closer
actual
use.
Particularly,
paper
discusses
how
sensors
integrated
flow
cells,
organized
chips,
inserted
catheters,
otherwise
encased
meet
requirements
prospective
Abstract
Improvements
to
body-surface
physiological
monitoring
ability
including
real-time,
accuracy
and
integration,
are
essential
meet
the
expansive
demands
for
personal
healthcare.
As
part
of
this,
simultaneous
sweat
metabolites
body
temperature
offers
an
exciting
path
maximizing
diagnostic
precision
minimizing
morbidity
rates.
Herein,
we
report
a
high-performance
biomarker-temperature
sensor
made
single
3
Se
5
Te
2
chalcogenide
glass
fiber
monitor
physiology
evolution
on
body-surface.
The
integrates
efficient
thermal
resistance
evanescent
wave
effects,
permitting
independent
sensing
biomarkers
with
ultrahigh
coefficient
(−5.84%
K
–1
),
rapid
response
(0.3
s)
excellent
IR
sensitivity.
Moreover,
by
attaching
wrist,
demonstrate
observation
both
metabolite
(urea
lactate)
changes
during
exercise.
This
illuminating
method
will
provide
crucial
capabilities
in
pave
way
advanced
personalized
diagnostic.
Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 335 - 335
Published: May 1, 2025
With
over
50,000
merchant
vessels
and
nearly
two
million
seafarers
operating
globally,
more
than
12,000
maritime
incidents
in
the
past
decade
underscore
urgent
need
for
proactive
safety
measures
to
ensure
structural
integrity
of
aging
ships
safeguard
well-being
seafarers,
who
face
harsh
ocean
environments
remote
locations.
The
Digital
Healthcare
Engineering
(DHE)
framework
offers
a
solution
these
challenges,
comprising
five
interconnected
modules:
(1)
real-time
monitoring
measurement
health
parameters,
(2)
transmission
collected
data
land-based
analytics
centers,
(3)
simulations
leveraging
digital
twins,
(4)
AI-driven
diagnostics
recommendations
remedial
actions,
(5)
predictive
analysis
optimal
maintenance
planning.
This
paper
reviews
core
technologies
required
implement
DHE
real-world
settings,
with
specific
focus
on
offshore
workers,
referred
as
Human
(HDHE).
Key
technical
challenges
are
identified,
practical
solutions
address
proposed
each
individual
module.
also
outlines
future
research
directions
advance
development
an
HDHE
system,
aiming
enhance
safety,
health,
overall
demanding
environments.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4)
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abstract
Chronic
wounds
are
regarded
as
a
silent
epidemic,
affecting
1–2%
of
the
population
and
representing
2–4%
healthcare
expenses.
The
current
methods
used
to
assess
wound
healing
process
based
on
visual
evaluation
physical
parameters.
This
work
aims
design
wearable
non‐invasive
device
capable
evaluating
three
parameters
simultaneously:
pH
levels
glucose
matrix
metalloproteinase
(MMP)
present
in
exudate.
is
composed
independent
polymer
optical
fibers
functionalized
with
fluorescent‐based
sensing
chemistries
specific
targeted
analytes.
Each
fiber
characterized
terms
detection
sensitivity
selectivity
confirming
their
suitability
for
monitoring
ranges
relevant
environment.
robustness
multi‐sensing
confirmed
analyses
using
complex
solutions
different
(5,
6,
7),
concentrations
(1.25,
2.5,
5
m
),
MMP
µg
mL
−1
).
Given
simple
set‐up,
affordability
materials
possibility
detecting
additional
healing,
such
fiber‐based
devices
could
pave
way
novel
tools
enabling
assessment
from
molecular
perspective.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Abstract
Wearable
technology
is
becoming
increasingly
visible
in
the
daily
life
for
improving
human
health
and
performance.
Flexible
photonics
rapidly
emerging
as
a
promising
platform
advancing
wearable
technology.
The
development
innovative
use
of
flexible
photonic
materials
play
crucial
roles
designing
sensor
devices
applications.
Here
it
aimed
to
summarize
key
advancements
developing
sensing
In
turn
synthetic
strategies,
properties,
applications
will
be
comprehensively
discussed.
Finally,
attempted
give
an
outlook
on
future
challenges
research
trends
this
fascinating
field.
