A Northwestern Engineering-led research team has developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis ...

An elevated chloride concentration in an infant’s sweat is indicative of the genetic, progressive disease cystic fibrosis. Many current diagnostics work by detecting levels of chloride in sweat, ...

A sweat sticker on an infant after the conclusion of a sweat test. This material relates to a paper that appeared in the Mar. 31, 2021, issue of <i>Science Translational Medicine</i>, published by ...

Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis: Top Testing Methods Explained: By Shimona Patel Cystic Fibrosis is a complex genetic disorder that requires careful evaluation to confirm its presence. Defined by issues in ...

Babies can sweat just like adults. And like adults, sweating may be caused by many things. If your baby is sweating, they may be hot. Try removing clothes or adjusting the room temperature. As with ...

Babies, like adults and children, sweat to help cool the body. Reasons a baby may sweat can include overheating, crying, fever, genetic differences, and certain medical conditions. Parents and ...

A research team has developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis within minutes. A Northwestern ...