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Wearable devices off er diverse continuous monitoring capabilities through advanced sensing methods and wearable devices.

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devices utilized integration of various devices such as microfl uidic patches, microneedle (MN) arrays, and conformal eyecontact

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devices has evolved towards the use of biocompatible, soft materials that can be worn comfortably on the body for extended

periods. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental essential processes and recent advancements

in biomonitoring technologies under the emerging wearable devices and sensing methods that have facilitated the commercialization

of wearable devices for healthcare. It covers the physiology of sweat, ISF, and tears, as well as the materials

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