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  • Sub-optimal antimicrobial drug exposure is linked to adverse patient outcomes and antimicrobial resistance.
  • Current methods for optimizing drug concentrations face challenges in plasma sampling, assay availability, and dose adjustment.
  • Individualized antimicrobial therapy requires advanced monitoring and control systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of microneedle biosensor technology for real-time antimicrobial monitoring.
  • To investigate the application of biosensors in closed-loop control systems for optimizing antimicrobial therapy.
  • To address barriers in achieving individualized antimicrobial drug dosing.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of microneedle biosensor technology.
  • Integration of biosensors into closed-loop control systems.
  • Real-time monitoring of antimicrobial drug concentrations.

Main Results:

  • Microneedle biosensors demonstrate potential for minimally invasive, real-time antimicrobial monitoring.
  • The technology can be integrated into closed-loop systems for automated dose adjustment.
  • This approach may overcome current limitations in personalized antimicrobial therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Microneedle biosensor technology holds promise for optimizing antimicrobial therapy.
  • Closed-loop systems utilizing biosensors can facilitate individualized drug dosing.
  • This innovation could significantly improve patient outcomes and combat antimicrobial resistance.