3D printed device tested successfully for the non-invasive monitoring of the gastrointestinal tract

A team from the University of California San Diego (CA, USA) has developed a wearable device for the monitoring of gastrointestinal electrical activity, potentially cutting costs, time and discomfort associated with current techniques. A 3D printed portable box connected to ten small, wearable and non-invasive electrodes has been tested to monitor electrical activity in the stomach over 24 hours, essentially acting as an electrocardiogram for the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Findings, published in Scientific Reports, illustrate that the data recorded with the 3D printed device on 11 children and one adult volunteer are comparable to data collected in a clinical environment...