Archive: November 2024

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‘Pill-on-a-thread’ cancer screening trial welcomes first participants

A pivotal clinical trial of a “pill-on-a-thread” test, which will decide if it becomes a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer, has welcomed its first…

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Starch-based ‘nanopasta’ for medical applications

Claimed to be the world’s thinnest “spaghetti”, nanofibres made from starch, about 200 times thinner than a human hair, have been created by a research…

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Essity expands athletics tape production in France

Sweden-based hygiene and health company Essity is expanding production capacity of athletics tape by investing in a new production line for Leukotape K to meet…

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Nanofibre patch for treatment of psoriasis

A patch for easier and more effective treatment of psoriasis could also be used in the treatment of other inflammatory skin diseases, say Danish researchers.

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Low-profile stent-graft with improved flexibility

A low-profile stent-graft with improved flexibility, in particular for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms, has been developed by TriVascular Technologies.

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Antibacterial wound dressings and formulations

Antibacterial dressings, compositions and formulations for wound healing are disclosed that contain at least one quaternary ammonium polymer structure with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties.

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