Archive: January 2021
Nanosensors detect infections in smart bandage
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have developed a smart bandage that can detect and monitor an infection in a wound via the integration...
Launch of absorbent washable underwear
Hygiene and health company Essity is launching new ranges of washable absorbent underwear within its feminine care and incontinence products categories.
Pandemic creates boom for medical nonwovens
Global demand for nonwovens in medical applications was forecast to reach US$2.
Non-organic period products generate large amount of plastic waste
Research from a London, UK-headquartered supplier of personalised, organic period-care products delivered by post has revealed the large amount of plastic waste that results from...
Mesh suture prevents pull-through
A mesh suture that prevents suture pull-through and improves biocompatibility has been developed by researchers at Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois, USA.
Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal wound dressings with open structures
Wound dressings having antibacterial, antiviral and/or antifungal activity have been developed by ConvaTec Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.