Northwestern
Transplant rejection can occur at any time after a transplant, and it often goes unnoticed by patients due to the lack of symptoms. According to a recent Slate Report article, Northwestern University researchers have developed an electronic device to address the issue by continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real-time. Positioned directly on a transplanted kidney, the ultrathin and soft implant can identify temperature irregularities linked to inflammation and other bodily responses associated with transplant rejection. The device transmits wireless data to a nearby smartphone or tablet, alerting patients or physicians to any issues.
