] HipMojo.com » “Intelligent pill” knows patient’s dose, where drugs are needed

Phillips has designed an intelligent pill, which they call the “iPill,” that can release drugs to certain areas of the body.  Equipped with a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir, the pill can measure acidity in the gut.  These measurements, as well as targeting specific locations in the body, can lead to lower dosages and therefore fewer side effects.  Read more…

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Posted By: rebecca | Nov 11th

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