Article Excerpt: Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine recently reported results from an NIH-funded trial using the Zephyr BioHarness wireless vital signals monitor to track cardiovascular and respiratory changes in cocaine users. Not only is the monitor sensitive to heart and breathing rate changes following cocaine exposure in those addicted to cocaine, it can actually generate more data and at a lower price than typical hospital monitors. The monitors may also work remotely to monitor people recently discharged from care facilities to help prevent relapse. The research team plans to continue studies with the BioHarness to determine its potential application for helping people to quit smoking and fight obesity.
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