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Abstract

In this paper wireless sensor networks, their applications and challenges in biomedicine and healthcare are examined. Future prospects of wireless sensor networks in biomedicine are also examined. The methodology involves the review of related literature and synthesis of relevant information from these literatures to precipitate the application, challenges and prospects of wireless sensor networks in biomedicine. It was found that wireless sensor technologies are used generally for gathering data for medical research and for monitoring of physiological signs as well as motion analysis of patients both in hospital and at home. Numerous challenges facing wireless sensor technologies where identified. However, energy, security and privacy seemed to be the major ones. The research found that there are bright prospects for wireless sensor technologies in biomedicine and healthcare.