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Advanced patchable devices offer precise diagnostics and therapeutics by interfacing with skin at cellular and molecular levels. These innovations pave the way for smarter healthcare systems integrating AI and cloud technology.

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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • These devices offer potential for precise diagnostics and therapeutics with continuous monitoring.
  • Integration with cloud technology and AI promises smarter healthcare solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in materials design and fabrication techniques for patchable devices.
  • To focus on various types of biosensors (electrical, thermal, mechanical, chemical) and drug/gene delivery platforms.
  • To discuss future perspectives and clinical applications of these technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on materials design for patchable devices.
  • Analysis of fabrication techniques for diverse biosensor types.
  • Examination of transdermal delivery platforms and their integration.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in materials enabling cellular to molecular level skin interfacing.
  • Development of advanced electrical, thermal, mechanical, and chemical biosensors.
  • Emerging transdermal platforms for gene and drug delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Patchable devices represent a significant leap in personalized and precise healthcare.
  • Future developments are expected to enhance clinical integration and expand therapeutic capabilities.
  • The synergy of materials science, engineering, and digital technology is key to future innovations.