A new glucose monitor for diabetics proves virtually painless and even more accurate
Medical Xpress - Thu 3 Jan 19A more comfortable and reliable blood-sugar monitoring system is being designed by researchers in Sweden for people with diabetes. After successfully testing a prototype of a microneedle patch ...
Microneedles technique may mean quicker diagnoses of major illnesses
Phys.org - Thu 3 Jan 19When people are in the early stages of an undiagnosed disease, immediate tests that lead to treatment are the best first steps. But a blood draw—usually performed by a medical professional ...
Researchers develop a painless glucose monitor for diabetics
Engadget - Mon 7 Jan 19For those with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose is an essential part of disease management, but unfortunately, the methods for tracking glucose each have their own downsides. Finger-pricking ...
Microneedles Technique May Mean Quicker Diagnoses of Illnesses
Laboratory Equipment - Tue 8 Jan 19NewsThe new method could be more effective in rapidly measuring exposure to chemical and biological warfare agents, as well as diagnosing diseases.Contributed Author: DOE/Sandia National ...
Sandia microneedles technique may mean quicker diagnoses of major illnesses
Eurekalert - Thu 3 Jan 19Microneedles able to draw relatively large amounts of interstitial fluid -- a liquid that lurks just under the skin -- opens new possibilities. Previously, microneedles -- tiny, hollow, stainless ...