Researchers at the University of Oulu have demonstrated that microwave biosensors can non-invasively detect linear skull fractures smaller than 1 mm with high accuracy using realistic human head models. The study validated that operating in the 2-10 GHz frequency range, particularly around 5 GHz and 9.8 GHz, produces distinct changes in antenna reflection and transmission parameters that reliably identify fractures. By utilizing both flexible contact and non-contact antennas, the team confirmed that this low-cost, radiation-free method is viable for portable point-of-care diagnostics in emergency or remote settings. These findings support the 6GESS initiative’s goal of integrating such sensing technologies into future networks to enable real-time health monitoring and reduce reliance on hospital-based imaging.
Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/microwave-biosensors-skull-fracture-detection/
Keywords: microwave biosensors, skull fracture detection, remote diagnostics, non-invasive imaging, 6G-enabled healthcare