As shelf-stable microarray patch (MAP) platforms move through development and clinical work, a ‘packaging first’ mentality is ...

The idea that a small, comfortable patch could be worn on the skin and replace the need for daily injections sure is an exciting prospect. That's why we have seen numerous takes on microneedle ...

A leading Swansea University scientist has developed a new ‘smart patch’ that can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's) through the use ...

Researchers have used 3D-printing technology to improve the viral titer of microneedle array patches, resulting in effective immunogenicity and protection against infection in mice. (Nanowerk News) ...

Patches containing arrays of microneedles can capture two specific proteins with high sensitivity from fluid in the skin of mice (Anal. Chem. 2014, DOI: 10.1021/ac5031682). The devices are first steps ...

A pain-free, organic and biodegradable drug delivery patch may be on the horizon for home health care patients soon. Researchers have developed a biobattery-powered device capable of both delivering ...

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading over the world, causing panic and illness on a scale unprecedented in one hundred years. Even while the death toll nears 100,000, with over 1.5 million confirmed ...

Getting an injection is on the bottom of everybody's list of favorite things, but now a more bearable alternative is another step closer to reality. In human clinical trials, painless microneedle ...

A wearable device that alerts people with food allergies before a reaction begins has the potential to reduce ...

Although some people say that baldness is the 'new sexy,' for those losing their hair, it can be distressing. An array of over-the-counter remedies are available, but most of them don't focus on the ...