A wearable sensor to continuously monitor sweat lactate levels (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

A wearable sensor to continuously monitor sweat lactate levels

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The proposed microfluidic sensor can effectively trap air bubbles present in sweat to accurately and continuously measure sweat lactate levels, with potential applications in athlete training management and healthcare monitoring.

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Isao Shitanda from TUS, Japan

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