Ultrasound Patch Delivers Drugs Through the Skin |
Engineers at MIT have developed a patch that uses ultrasound to deliver drugs through the skin. Ultrasound can create temporary openings in skin, allowing
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Engineers at MIT have developed a patch that uses ultrasound to deliver drugs through the skin. Ultrasound can create temporary openings in skin, allowing
The skin is an appealing route for drug delivery because it allows drugs to go directly to the site where they’re needed, which could be useful for wound healing, pain relief, or other medical and cosmetic applications. However, delivering drugs thro
A wearable patch from MIT applies painless ultrasonic waves to the skin, creating tiny channels that drugs can pass through. The work, led by Canan Dagdeviren of the MIT Media Lab, could be used to treat a variety of skin conditions.