Biosensor Utilization in Medical Applications


Authors : Mba, Blessing Amarachi; Asiwe Emeka Sabastine; Ezeji-Chigbu Nmadike Gabriel Nnamemeka; Chimdi Ezichi Esonu; Chiamaka P. Ihedimbu; Nkwocha Uchechukwu Basil

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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Abstract : Sensors are vital tools in the medical field and advancement in sensor technologies has given room for development of several types of sensors to meet specific medical demands. Recent advances in developing low-cost and highly efficient biosensors devices which are highly sensitive and possess great specificity have opened new scope for discovery and diagnosis through conversion of biochemical signals into measurable physicochemical signals. This chapter presents a review on the application of biosensors in the medical field. The review captures biosensor concept, principle of detection, components and its application in detection and diagnosis of diseases. Biosensors and their functions in medical field are critical aspects and their special advantage of fast response and high sensitivity makes them imperative.

Keywords : Sensors, Biosensors, Detection, Diagnosis.

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Sensors are vital tools in the medical field and advancement in sensor technologies has given room for development of several types of sensors to meet specific medical demands. Recent advances in developing low-cost and highly efficient biosensors devices which are highly sensitive and possess great specificity have opened new scope for discovery and diagnosis through conversion of biochemical signals into measurable physicochemical signals. This chapter presents a review on the application of biosensors in the medical field. The review captures biosensor concept, principle of detection, components and its application in detection and diagnosis of diseases. Biosensors and their functions in medical field are critical aspects and their special advantage of fast response and high sensitivity makes them imperative.

Keywords : Sensors, Biosensors, Detection, Diagnosis.

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