The mechanical design of Philips
Research's intelligent pill (iPill) in the form of an 11 x 26 mm capsule
is seen in this undated handout illustration. Dutch group Philips has
developed an "intelligent pill" that contains a microprocessor, battery,
wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir to release medication in a
specific area in the body. Philips, one of the world's biggest hospital
equipment makers, said on Nov. 11, 2008 that the "iPill" capsule, measures
acidity with a sensor to determine its location in the gut, and can then
release drugs where they are needed.
(Chinese media/Reuters
Photo)
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Philips Research's intelligent pill
(iPill) for electronically controlled drug delivery is seen in this
undated handout. Dutch group Philips has developed an "intelligent pill"
that contains a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug
reservoir to release medication in a specific area in the body. Philips,
one of the world's biggest hospital equipment makers, said on Nov. 11,
2008 that the "iPill" capsule, measures acidity with a sensor to determine
its location in the gut, and can then release drugs where they are needed.
(Chinese media/Reuters Photo)
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