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DOI: 10.1177/1534734605275139 Medical Applications of Odor-Sensing DevicesSchool of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester, UK, Krishna.persaud{at}manchester.ac.uk Many diseases and intoxications are accompanied by characteristic odors, and their recognition can provide diagnostic clues, which in turn may aid in planning a therapy. Arrays of gas and odor sensors, made from different technologies, are finding their way into a variety of specialized applications. This article reviews some clinical applications where this technology can be applied to noninvasive monitoring of patients.
Key Words: gas and odor sensing sensor arrays electronic nose clinical applications
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