A new vaccine-delivery patch based on hundreds of microscopic needles that dissolve into the skin could allow persons without medical training to painlessly administer vaccines — while providing improved immunization against diseases such as influenza. Patches containing micron-scale needles that carry vaccine with them as they dissolve into the skin could simplify immunization programs by […]
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Vaccine-Delivery Patch with Dissolving Microneedles Boosts Protection(2)
A new vaccine-delivery patch based on hundreds of microscopic needles that dissolve into the skin could allow persons without medical training to painlessly administer vaccines — while providing improved immunization against diseases such as influenza. Patches containing micron-scale needles that carry vaccine with them as they dissolve into the skin could simplify immunization programs by […]
Novel microfluidic HIV test is quick and cheap
UC Davis biomedical engineer Prof. Alexander Revzin has developed a “lab on a chip” device for HIV testing. Revzin’s microfluidic device uses antibodies to “capture” white blood cells called T cells that are affected by HIV. In addition to physically binding these cells the test detects the types and levels of inflammatory proteins (cytokines) released […]
Advances in Seismic Safety and NextGen NanoSensors
UCSD structural engineering professor Benson Shing is developing innovative methodologies and improved design requirements for shear walls in reinforced masonry buildings to enhance the resistence of these structures during earthquakes. To see a related video, please click here. San Diego, CA, July 16, 2010— In between spring and fall quarters, engineering professors at UC San Diego are working to […]
Engineering, business colleges partner to help improve health care in rural communities
The Dwight Look College of Engineering and the Mays Business School are partnering with The Rural and Community Health Institute at the Texas A&M Health Science Center, which has received a grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to form a Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC). The center will […]
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Ongoing Safety Review for Cancer Risk
[Posted 07/15/2010] AUDIENCE: Cardiology, Oncology, Family Practice ISSUE: A recently published study – a meta-analysis combining cancer-related findings from several clinical trials – suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer. BACKGROUND: ARBs are used in patients with high blood pressure and other conditions. Brand names include Atacand, Avapro, […]
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In the Bacterial World, Genetic Messengers Work Close to Home
New Haven, Conn. — In a fundamental shift in the view of how bacteria proliferate and survive, Yale scientists report online June 20 in the journal Nature that most of the genetic action within a cell takes place close to home. Since bacteria lack internal compartments such as a nucleus, scientists had long assumed that […]
Imec Reports Record Efficiencies for Large-Area Epitaxial Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells
Imec has realized large-area (70cm²) epitaxial solar cells with efficiencies of up to 16.3% on high-quality substrates. And efficiencies of up to 14.7% were achieved on large-area low-quality substrates, showing the potential of thin-film epitaxial solar cells for industrial manufacturing. The results were achieved within Imec’s silicon solar cell industrial affiliation program (IIAP) that explores […]
Milestones Part of 10-Year, $565 Million Plan to Deploy Cleaner Fleet Vehicles
DALLAS, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T today announced the deployment of the 2,000th alternative fuel vehicle and 1,500th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle in its corporate vehicle fleet, giving it one of the largest CNG vehicle fleets in the U.S. These milestones are part of a $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace more […]