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A review of bio-impedance devices

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Bio-impedance measurement analysis primarily refers to a safe and a non-invasive technique to analyze the electrical changes in living tissues on the application of low-value alternating current. It finds applications both in the biomedical and the agricultural fields. This paper concisely reviews the origin and measurement approaches for concepts and fundamentals of bio-impedance followed by a critical review on bio-impedance portable devices with main emphasis on the embedded system approach which is in demand due to its miniature size and present lifestyle preference of monitoring health in real time. The paper also provides a comprehensive review of various bio-impedance circuits with emphasis on the measurement and calibration techniques.

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Showkat, I., Khanday, F.A. & Beigh, M.R. A review of bio-impedance devices. Med Biol Eng Comput 61, 927–950 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-022-02763-1

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