tim morch

Microneedles are tiny self-administered patches that offer a convenient and painless way to deliver medicines across the skin barrier. They outperform oral methods and can potentially replace hypodermic needles in many applications. Thermostable microneedles do not rely on costly and complex cold chains, which can improve global access to essential medications. Until we achieve regulatory approval of microneedles we are stuck with hypodermic needles.

3 Indian companies take silk proteins out of the lab and into the commercial market with medical, biomedical and cosmetic products.

Over 60% of kids fear of needles. Trypanophia spans across age groups. Painless microneedles can make medical experiences anxiety-free.

The microarray patch is poised to transform drug delivery, painlessly and reliably releasing medicinal compounds across the skin barrier.

Thermostable microneedles will cut cold chain and shipping costs, providing safe, equitable global access to vaccines and other medicines.

Guest post by Dr. Ana Leite Oliveira and Viviana Ribeiro discussing multiple applications of natural silk proteins. From tissue engineering and pharmacology to the food industry, cosmetics and electronics, silk sericin and fibroin demonstrate incredible potential.

Anabela Veiga discusses natural silk proteins fibroin and sericin and how they can be applied in biomedical and other applications.

Recently identified applications for silk proteins are driving biomedical research, launching skincare brands, and fuelling industrial uses.

It’s estimated that most kids, up to 50% of adolescents, 30% of young adults and 16% of adults, have needle phobia.

This article was originally published in ONdrugDELIVERY July 29, 2021. It is reprinted here with permission of Frederick Furness...