Archive: February 2024
Mussel-inspired antimicrobial coating for healthcare fabrics
Spanish researchers have developed a material to fight against the spread of pathogens, infections and antimicrobial resistance, inspired by the substances secreted by mussels to…
Absorbable hip implant wins innovation competition
CytexOrtho is developing absorbable orthopaedic implants with a unique manufacturing method to help the millions of active patients with early hip disease who are too…
Lab-spun sponges form scaffolds for skin cells
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…
Nanofibre-coated bandages fight infection and improve wound healing
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…
Medical dressing for prevention of pressure ulcers
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…
3D printing technology combines hydrogels and fibres
Scientists in Germany have developed a new type of three-dimensional printing technology that combines hydrogels and fibres.