申请人:Dennis Donn Michael
公开号:US20070224128A1
公开(公告)日:2007-09-27
The present invention provides novel methods for monitoring subject adherence in taking prescribed drugs by detecting markers in exhaled breath after a subject takes the prescribed drug. In particular, the present invention provides novel methods for making additives that are combined with the drug(s). Upon biological breakdown of the drug/additive formulation in a subject's body, markers resulting directly from the biological breakdown of the additives are detected in exhaled breath using sensor technology. In certain embodiments of the invention, the drug adherence monitoring systems and methods include a reporting system capable of tracking subject compliance (either remotely or proximately) and of providing necessary alerts to the subject, caregiver, healthcare provider, and the like.
本发明提供了一种通过检测受试者服用处方药后呼出气中的标记物来监测受试者服药依从性的新方法。特别地,本发明提供了一种制备与药物结合的添加剂的新方法。在受试者体内药物/添加剂配方被生物降解后,使用传感器技术检测直接由添加剂生物降解产生的标记物在呼出气中的存在。在本发明的某些实施例中,药物依从性监测系统和方法包括一个报告系统,能够远程或近距离跟踪受试者的依从性,并向受试者、看护人、医疗保健提供者等提供必要的警报。