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"iPill" capsule, measures acidity with a sensor to determine its location in the gut
Thursday, November 13, 2008 ibnlive.in.com
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Amsterdam: 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 Tuesday that the "iPill" capsule, measures acidity with a sensor to determine its location in the gut, and can then release
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