New technologies applied to medicine may lead results unthinkable until recently. This is the case of the so-called “intelligent pill” that can indicate precisely when and how taking a particular drug. How it works is soon told. The patient simply has to swallow a special “placebo tablet” with a microchip, which is activated by the gastric juices, whose signals are picked up by a new generation of patch placed on the skin. Then it send a text message to a cell phone with accurate information about the patient and if he is following the treatment suggested by your health care. This new product is being marketed in Britain and has been designed especially for older people who, more often, for distraction or forgetfulness, disregard the instructions of your doctor. That, however, thanks to super-pill will, can monitories patient physical activity, body temperature and heartbeat. The cost not reimbursed by the State, is about 50 pounds per month.
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