Bio(printed) Skin for Wound Healing
Researchers from the anatomy and pharmacology departments at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, have addressed the limitations of traditional skin grafting by merging biological sciences with engineering and computational methods to create a solution for wound...
Resorbable Synthetic Wedges for Osteotomy Procedures
The Bioactive Pre-contoured Wedge (BPW) is the first fully synthetic, porous bioactive glass solution to come to market and is, specifically, designed with osteostimulation in mind. BPW is the first non-metal wedge that is classified as a device, prioritizing patient...
Smart Patch Soothes Arthritic Pain with Heat
Researchers from Dalian University of Technology, China, have developed a flexible, wearable thermotherapy system. This multilayered device integrates temperature and humidity sensors with a thin gold-based heater on a stretchable polyimide film. Designed for...