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Dr. Gibbson
 
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A new optical blood pressure monitor will be able to measure blood pressure without the need for direct pressure on the body. The monitor will take continuous blood pressure readings through its optical sensor, providing beat-to-beat readings in nanoseconds with no calibration necessary. The device can also be used to detect white coat hypertension, which is caused by the natural stress of a patient in a clinical setting. The technology could eventually be used to measure...
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JB
 
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01/06/2011
Why not provide our mobile phones with ECG machine capability of clinical-quality readings? Such a cell phone should have a pair of electrodes to send ECG readings via Bluetooth. The device could be held in the hands to take pulse readings, or could be placed on the user's chest. Of course, received ECG wouldn't be as comprehensive as a full electrocardiogram but it could be helpful while arrhythmia or other heart pattern issues monitoring.
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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My idea is to create a device to help people to get rid of stress and tension. The device will take the pulse and then represent a wave on its screen as the pattern of pulse rate. It will also be able to guide a person breathing in order to reduce stress and get relaxed. Such a gadget will be a great alternative to antidepressants which have already made a lot of people addicted.