Apart from helping monitor dementia patients and diagnose diseases early, the device may also be used in combat training for soldiers. (Representational Image) Apart from helping monitor dementia patients and diagnose diseases early, the device may also be used in combat training for soldiers. (Representational Image)Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have created a wearable device that can track a person’s movements, ambient environment and bio-signals, and could help monitor dementia patients and diagnose diseases early. The wearable device has real-time data communication and analysis capability. The GPS function is especially helpful with dementia patients, who can wander away from home and not know how to return.

Source: Indian Express September 04, 2016 09:37 UTC