Patch to protect against measles in children shows promise
Painless and easier to store than injections, it remains early days for microneedle-patch technology. Source link
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Arm skin patch system could warn of organ rejection
Henk Giele, associate professor of plastic, reconstructive, transplant and hand surgery at University of Oxford, was the chief investigator of the trial. He said: “Lungs are prone to rejection due to their exposure to outside air and high propensity to infection. Source link
Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb
Without treatment, spina bifida can sometimes lead to a range of lifelong issues, including problems with mobility because of nerve damage. In extreme cases, the spinal canal remains open and exposed. If the defect is not closed to protect it shortly before or after birth, it can cause total paralysis of the legs. Source link
Patch to Warn of Drug Overdose in Development
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With the United States facing an epidemic of drug overdoses, researchers are developing a wearable patch that can detect an oncoming opioid OD and deliver doses of a drug that could save lives. The Indiana University Bloomington research team has received a three-year, … Read more
Injectable Patch Shows Promise for Heart Attack Recovery
Oct. 18, 2021 — After a heart attack, the damaged area of the heart often becomes scar tissue that can’t receive electrical messages to contract and pump blood to the body. The result is a weakened heart that could get an irregular beat, known as an arrhythmia, or go into failure. Right now, doctors have … Read more
Scientists Use 3D Printing to Create Injection-Free Vaccine Patch
Oct. 6, 2021 — Most vaccines are given with hypodermic needle injections. But shots aren’t necessarily the most efficient or effective way to deliver a vaccine. Scientists have been experimenting with microneedle patches to painlessly deliver a vaccine into the outermost layer of the skin with dozens of extremely tiny needles coated in the vaccine … Read more
Hair Regrowth Stimulated by Microneedle Patch
Aug. 27, 2021 — While some prefer the bald look, those who are unhappy about losing their hair might be interested to hear about a new approach where scientists use mechanical stimulation to promote hair regrowth. Male- or female-pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects more than half of middle-aged men in the … Read more
Bigg Boss Tamil 4 Highlights: Anitha, Suresh patch up, Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Manorama
The first weekend episode of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, hosted by Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, premiered on October 10. A week after its grand launch, the contestants were in great spirits all set to catch Kamal Haasan for the first time since their time inside the Bigg Boss house. The weekend episode started with a … Read more