American scientists in the course of research were able to create a unique brain implant, the size of which is no larger than a grain of rice. According to experts, for several days it will successfully measure the body temperature and blood pressure of a person, after which it will simply dissolve, according to The Independent.
Experts explained that this implant can be easily inserted into the brain or other vital organs of a person. Unlike similar similar devices, it has no wires and does not require an operation to remove it. The invention successfully fulfills its main functions, after which it dissolves in body fluids without causing absolutely any harm. Studies in mice prove harmless, but before complete dissolution there may be a slight deviation in intracranial pressure between the brain and the skull, as well as a change in temperature in this sensitive part of the body. Scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine noted that tests with human participation have not yet been performed, but the defect will soon be corrected.
The importance of such soluble implants is extremely high, since this way the doctor will be able to find out the state of this or that patient's organ and prescribe the necessary treatment. Such implants have appeared in the past, but have invariably elicited an immune response. The new development is able to work correctly.
Liza Morskaya