A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person’s sweat has been developed by Penn State and Xiangtan University researchers. The device will be on a patch applied to…
Category: Medical
Super-strong surgical tape detaches on demand
A new type of super-strong surgical tape developed at MIT detaches on demand. The removable adhesive could make it easier for surgeons to close up internal wounds. Last year, MIT engineers developed…
Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug for COVID-19 Patients
UK researchers have found that a cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus. The low-dose steroid treatment dexamethasone is a major breakthrough in…
Breathalyzer to detect COVID-19 in 15 seconds using nanomaterials
One of the most common COVID-19 tests involves a long swab pressed deep into the nasal cavities – and while the test can be administered quickly, it has been described as unpleasant…
Scientists Create Durable, Washable Textile Coating That Can Repel Viruses
Medical textiles have a need for repellency to body fluids such as blood, urine, or sweat that may contain infectious vectors that contaminate surfaces and spread to other individuals. Similarly, viral repellency…