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Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns

By Alan, on March 15th, 2023%

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

By Alan, on June 23rd, 2022%

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

By Alan, on November 29th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on June 9th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on May 14th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on March 5th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on March 3rd, 2021%

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

By Alan, on February 1st, 2021%

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

By Alan, on January 28th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on December 24th, 2020%

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

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