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Papers: 16 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science, Methodology, Resource


Human Studies, Medical Devices, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Inflammation/Inflammatory, Itch


2023 Sep 19


Commun Med (Lond)


37726377


3


1

A multimodal sensing ring for quantification of scratch intensity.

Authors

Padmanabha A, Choudhary S, Majidi C, Erickson Z

Abstract

An objective measurement of chronic itch is necessary for improvements in patient care for numerous medical conditions. While wearables have shown promise for scratch detection, they are currently unable to estimate scratch intensity, preventing a comprehensive understanding of the effect of itch on an individual.