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New Wireless Device can Help Treat Obesity
Written by AZoSensorsJan 11 2021
For people struggling with obesity or suffering from serious health-related problems due to weight gain, gastric bypass surgery, at times, becomes the last option.
Park’s paddle-shaped device consists of a harvester that contains microchips for wireless communication. The harvester also produces currents to power LEDs inserted near the end of the shaft. Image Credit: Matthew Linguist, Texas A&M Engineering.
In gastric bypass surgery, a small stomach pouch is created and the digestive tract is rerouted, which not only makes this procedure highly invasive but also extends the recovery period for the affected patients.
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IMAGE: Dr. Sung II Park s paddle-shaped device consists of a harvestor that contains microchips for wireless communication. The harvestor also produces currents to power LEDs inserted near the end of the. view more
Credit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. Since this procedure involves making a small stomach pouch and rerouting the digestive tract, it is very invasive and prolongs the recovery period for patients. In a new study, researchers at Texas A&M University have described a medical device that might help with weight loss and requires a simpler operative procedure for implantation.