Archive: March 2026
Microplastic-free superabsorbent material
Elea & Lili, a startup originating from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised more than €2m in seed funding to industrialise its…
Smart bandage combines healing and monitoring
Researchers in Australia have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in…
Non-invasive blood pressure measuring device
An improved non-invasive blood pressure measuring device, particularly for self-monitoring, has been developed by Huawei Technologies based in Shenzhen, China.
Moisture sensing wound dressing
A dressing with sensing capability to monitor the condition of the wound and dressing during use has been developed by Coloplast, a manufacturer of medical…
3D-printed bandage helps heal persistent chronic wounds
A team of University of Mississippi scientists are developing a method to use three-dimensional printed medicated patches to help treat persistent chronic wounds such as…
Weighted vest shows promise for preserving bone mass
More time spent standing or stepping while wearing a weighted vest showed positive changes in bone mineral density, according to a new weight loss study…