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Paving the way for suture-free tissue repair and improved healing
Tissium features flexible, biocompatible polymers that conform to and subsequently attach to surrounding tissues to repair torn tissue after being activated using blue light.
Bacterial cellulose dressing stops bleeding fast, boosts burn wound treatment
Researchers turned to BC for use as a wound dressing material because of its microporous structure, mechanical strength, breathability and biocompatibility.
3D-printed heart patch boosts tissue repair using living-cell hydrogel, structural mesh
The team developed a 3D-printed heart patch for intraventricular implantation to serve as an alternative to the bovine pericardial patches (BPPs) currently in use but that have significant disadvantages.
New hydrogel adheres underwater, strong enough to hold 139 pounds
The hydrogel material is capable of instant, strong and repeatable adhesion across diverse surfaces and underwater.
Toothpaste with human hair protein promises to repair enamel and prevent decay
According to the toothpaste's developers, keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can reportedly restore enamel and prevent early tooth decay.
From powder to prototype: Laser sintering accelerates medical device innovation
SLS enables the creation of durable prototypes that can withstand mechanical testing and real-world handling, making it particularly useful for surgical tools, orthotic components and patient-specific models.
Protecting what matters: How Apple rubber creates seals for the medical industry
When the stakes are high, manufacturers rely on trusted partners like Apple Rubber to deliver seals that meet or exceed the exacting requirements of the medical field.
Stretchable skin patch offers hospital-quality blood pressure monitoring anytime, anywhere
Working much like a bandage, the patch attaches to the skin and measures blood pressure using a different principle than traditional blood pressure cuffs.
Fused deposition modeling brings custom surgical guides to life
Choosing FDM over other manufacturing methods is a calculated decision and viable only when the design, material and workflow can meet the specific dimensional and mechanical requirements of the procedure.
Smart wound sensor promises to transform chronic infection treatment
While traditional methods tend to require frequent removal of wound dressings for assessments, thereby delaying critical interventions, the new reusable device remotely monitors healing via a Bluetooth connection.
Floss-delivered vaccine sends flu antibodies into the body
In the lab, the researchers tested the technique by applying vaccine components like proteins and inactivated viruses along the gum lines of mice. The floss-based approach encouraged immunity and protected the mice from a lethal strain of the flu.
Wearable patch clings tighter as you sweat, without irritating skin
The new adhesive is based on polyelectrolyte complexes, or PECs — which are the sticky, water-based materials that gently bond to the skin.
AI detects infections by analyzing wound images
According to its developers, the AI system can automatically detect surgical site infections (SSIs) from photos provided by patients.
New PIDES system delivers drugs without pain
Using a new microneedle technology dubbed PIDES (pulsating in situ dried electro stretching), the skin patch system relies on electro-stretched microneedles less than 1 mm in length to painlessly deliver medication through the skin.
Precision medicine: How pH-sensitive systems deliver drugs right where they’re needed
This article invites readers to explore the exciting world of pH-sensitive drug delivery systems (pH-SDDS). It will look at how these systems work, the innovative materials used and their various applications in modern medicine.
AI predicts risk of sudden cardiac death in vulnerable patients
The model promises to not only save lives but to also spare people from medical interventions that could potentially be unnecessary, such as the implantation of defibrillators.
New ‘smart capsule’ monitors GI tract health from the inside out
Dubbed Pilltrek, the capsule is comprised of inexpensive sensors in a miniature wireless electrochemical workstation that relies on low-power electronics. As such, PillTrek is tiny, measuring 7 mm x 25 mm.
AI test spots heart disease before symptoms emerge
The tool, dubbed Cardisio, reportedly interprets heart activity via cloud-based AI algorithms in roughly 10 minutes.
From flush to fix: Urine transformed into implant material with help from yeast
Using a synthetic yeast system, the team converted urine into HAp, which is a biocompatible calcium phosphate mineral commonly used in bone and dental implants, archaeological restoration and biodegradable materials.
Tiny light-activated robots treat bacterial infections inside sinuses
These micro-robots are just a fraction of the width of a human hair and they have already been inserted into animal sinuses in pre-clinical trials.