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Snake fang-inspired stamping patch for transdermal delivery of liquid formulations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
A flexible microneedle patch that can transdermally deliver liquid-phase therapeutics would enable direct use of existing, approved drugs and vaccines, which are mostly in liquid form, without the need for additional drug solidification, efficacy ...
Ahn, Yujin   +16 more
core   +1 more source

Advances in Photonic Materials and Integrated Devices for Smart and Digital Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Between Materials and Systems

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This article summarizes significant technological advancements in materials, photonic devices, and bio‐interfaced systems, which demonstrate successful applications for impacting human healthcare via improved therapies, advanced diagnostics, and on‐skin health monitoring.
Seunghyeb Ban   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aerogel keystones: extraction of complete hypervelocity impact events from aerogel collectors

open access: yes, 2003
In January 2006, the Stardust mission will return the first samples from a solid solar-system body since Apollo, and the first samples of contemporary interstellar dust ever collected.
Brennan   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Microneedles for Drug Delivery via the Gastrointestinal Tract [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Both patients and physicians prefer the oral route of drug delivery. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, though, limits the bioavailability of certain therapeutics because of its protease and bacteria-rich environment as well as general pH variability from ...
Avi Schroederc   +9 more
core   +2 more sources

From Mechanoelectric Conversion to Tissue Regeneration: Translational Progress in Piezoelectric Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent progress in piezoelectric materials for regenerative medicine, emphasizing their ability to convert mechanical stimuli into bioelectric signals that promote tissue repair. Key discussions cover the intrinsic piezoelectric properties of biological tissues, co‐stimulation cellular mechanisms for tissue regeneration, and ...
Xinyu Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydrodynamic gene delivery in human skin using a hollow microneedle device [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Microneedle devices have been proposed as a minimally invasive delivery system for the intradermal administration of nucleic acids, both plasmid DNA (pDNA) and siRNA, to treat localised disease or provide vaccination.
Birchall, J. C.   +12 more
core   +4 more sources

Photonic Nanomaterials for Wearable Health Solutions

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses the fundamentals and applications of photonic nanomaterials in wearable health technologies. It covers light‐matter interactions, synthesis, and functionalization strategies, device assembly, and sensing capabilities. Applications include skin patches and contact lenses for diagnostics and therapy. Future perspectives emphasize AI‐
Taewoong Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of Microneedle Arrays for the Treatment of Second Degree Burns [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Although a hypodermic needle inserted through the stratum corneum, the uppermost layer of skin, and into the tissue can deliver drugs effectively, it can lead to infection and be very painful.
Cutter, Caitlin   +3 more
core  

Skin impedance models for transdermal drug delivery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In this paper, a study based on the different models of the skin impedance is carried out. The purpose is to examine the drug delivery method through iontophoresis, which relies on active transportation of the charged medication agent within an electric ...
Pang, GKH, Qiao, D
core   +1 more source

Biomimetic 3D‐Printed Adaptive Hydrogel Bioadhesives Featuring Superior Infection Resistance for Challenging Tissue Adhesion, Hemostasis, and Healthcare

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomimetic 3D‐printed hydrogel bioadhesives (PTLAs) are designed to address the limitations of existing bioadhesives, offering solutions for challenging tissue adhesion and enhanced healthcare. These PTLAs feature robust wet/underwater tissue adhesion/sealing, superior freeze/pressure and infection resistance, and adaptive self‐healing/gelling capacity,
Qi Wu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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