Sticker on the skin could replace scans for shunt checks

This study tests a new wireless, noninvasive device called the Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (RSMS) that sticks to the skin to detect fluid flow in brain shunts used for hydrocephalus. About 85 children and adults with working shunts will have their shunt flow measured with both the RSMS and an existing FDA-cleared device. The goal is to see if the new device can accurately tell when a shunt is blocked or flowing normally, potentially offering a simpler way to check shunt function without imaging or invasive procedures.