CLASSIC: Biomedical Big Brother
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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E-Tek-R-X's ID Cap Is a Digital Drug Sensor
A Florida company named E-Tek-R-X is making another sort of sensor, ingestible sensor. The ID cap has already been tested or it's being tested on a number of different drugs, including opioids and HIV medication. They are currently seeking FDA clearance for this application in 2018. It generates a low power radio signal that can be picked up by a little antenna if it's near you.
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