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Army Tests SpectRx Laser Technology

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NORCROSS, Ga., July 1 -- Using technology developed by SpectRx Inc., the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command is testing an innovative biosensor designed to measure combat readiness of soldiers in training. The biosensor is intended to provide field measurements of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in a soldier's interstitial fluid (ISF) and to monitor changes during physical combat training exercises. IGF-1 is a metabolic hormone that, among other things, regulates the growth and repair of muscle tissue. Low levels of IGF-1 may indicate that a soldier's body may be overly...Read full article

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    Published: July 2003
    combat readinessdefenseIGF-1insulin-like growth factor-1News & FeaturesSensors & DetectorsSpectRx Inc.US Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandUSAMRMC

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