Applied body-fluid analysis by wearable devices

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Informatics
• Analytical Chemistry

Background:

• Wearable sensors enable continuous, minimally invasive health monitoring.
• Early devices focused on biophysical data; newer ones analyze biochemical markers in body fluids.
• Artificial intelligence accelerates the development and application of wearable technology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review state-of-the-art wearable devices for body-fluid analysis.
• To provide insight into the clinical translation and purpose of these devices.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on wearable sensor technology for biochemical analysis.
• Analysis of data from pilot trials demonstrating clinical applicability.
• Discussion of factors influencing widespread adoption and clinical integration.

Main Results:

• Emerging wearable sensors enable biochemical monitoring in various body fluids (sweat, saliva, etc.).
• AI integration is rapidly advancing wearable applications.
• Pilot trials show clinical potential, but large-scale validation is needed.

Conclusions:

• Wearable biochemical sensors represent a significant advancement in personalized health monitoring.
• Successful clinical translation necessitates addressing validation, ethical, and acceptance challenges.
• A collaborative approach involving all stakeholders is crucial for integrating wearables into clinical practice.