An electronic capsule that can be ingested and controlled wirelessly to deliver drugs has been designed by scientists, in an effort to reduce surgical procedures.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe that the device could be used to provide drugs to users for a variety of diseases that require medication over longer periods of time, especially those that require strict and regular doses.
The 3D-printed pill can be controlled externally using Bluetooth, and could be developed further to detect infections or an allergic reaction in the future.
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