A new method for electrospinning sponges has allowed scientists from the UK’s University of Surrey to directly produce three-dimensional scaffolds on which skin grafts could...
A team of researchers at Cornell University has identified a method of harnessing the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the botanical compound lawsone to make...
A medical dressing developed by Mölnlycke Health Care aims to prevent a pressure ulcer from occurring in the first place or prevent the progress of an...
Scientists in Germany have developed a new type of three-dimensional printing technology that combines hydrogels and fibres.
Ahlstrom has received FDA 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Reliance Fusion sterilisation wrap for the sterilisation of surgical equipment...
Since most breast prostheses are designed based on Western models, it is often difficult for breast cancer patients in Asia to find a comfortable fit...
A method for the manufacture of a medical implant is provided by Edwards Lifesciences, a medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, USA.
Ontex Group, a Belgium-based provider of personal hygiene solutions, has launched a baby swim pants range for retailers based on its HappyFit baby pants manufacturing...
A therapeutic shirt with high compression support in specific regions that provides improved posture for pregnant women and overweight wearers has been developed by Preferred...
A waterproof bandage for protecting sensitive sites from water intrusion, despite potential flaws in the seal to skin, has been developed by US inventors from...
Qvin, a biotechnology research company that has developed a healthcare service that collects menstrual blood samples as an alternative to traditionally collected venous blood draws,...
In an effort to identify opportunities for waste reduction and reuse across the health system, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care led research on...
Cinesteam, a cinnamon-based over-the-counter (OTC) solution developed by Cemag Care can help manage intense and unpleasant wound malodours from leg ulcers.
A dressing configured to provide radial or semi-radial expansion to a tissue site to increase the flow of fluids in and around the tissue site...
A multi-layer compression bandage system for treating patients having chronic venous insufficiencies, venous ulcers and related conditions is disclosed by Sandra Muller-White, a wound care...
Researchers at Empa in Switzerland, together with chemical company BASF, the Spiez Laboratory and the Technical University of Berlin, have developed coated fabrics that inhibit...