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Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns

Procellera bioelectronic dressing

Findings from a clinical trial show a dressing for burns with an electric current prevents formation of bacterial films, reducing risks of infections. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns

Trial Underway of Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine

3-D print of influenza virus

A clinical trial has begun testing an influenza vaccine given as a nasal spray with a conventional syringe-delivered vaccine among older U.S. adults. . . . → Read More: Trial Underway of Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine

Covid-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial Request Filed

Human B-cell

A discoverer of synthetic antibodies is asking Food and Drug Administration for clearance to begin a clinical trial of a Covid-19 antibody cocktail therapy. . . . → Read More: Covid-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial Request Filed

U.S. to Buy Covid-19 Antiviral Drug in $1.2B Deal

Capsules

Two U.S. government health agencies agreed to purchase some 1.7 million doses of a Covid-19 antiviral drug, once the drug receives clearance from FDA. . . . → Read More: U.S. to Buy Covid-19 Antiviral Drug in $1.2B Deal

Medical Devices to Reduce Military Travel Disorders

75th Ranger Battalion

Biomedical engineers at university labs are designing medical devices that reduce jet lag and intestinal problems faced by military service members. . . . → Read More: Medical Devices to Reduce Military Travel Disorders

Crispr Enables Inhaled Flu, Covid-19 Treatment

Nebulizer mask

A biomedical engineering lab designed and tested in lab animals gene-edited therapies for influenza and Covid-19, inhaled by patients with a home device. . . . → Read More: Crispr Enables Inhaled Flu, Covid-19 Treatment

Sensor in Works Detecting Covid-19 Airborne Virus

Graphene illustration

A company developing graphene bio-computer chips is applying its technology to sensors that quickly detect SARS-CoV-2 viruses in indoor air. . . . → Read More: Sensor in Works Detecting Covid-19 Airborne Virus

U.S. Supports Home Smartphone Covid-19 Test

Ellume home Covid-19 test

The U.S. government is funding large-scale production of Covid-19 home test kits that send results to the user’s smartphone. . . . → Read More: U.S. Supports Home Smartphone Covid-19 Test

Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network

Networked earth

Wellcome Leap aims to establish a model for faster design and development of health breakthroughs, beginning with elimination of administrative obstacles. . . . → Read More: Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network

Device-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine Invokes Immune Response

SARS-CoV-2 and cell

Results from an early clinical trial show a Covid-19 vaccine using an electronic device to boost uptake in cells is safe and generates an immune-system response. . . . → Read More: Device-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine Invokes Immune Response