A patch that delivers medicine through the skin with bubbles instead of a needle

A patch that delivers medicine through the skin with bubbles instead of a needle

MIT experts have developed a skin-adhesive patch that can be injected into the body using ultrasound waves. Photo: Courtesy of New Atlas Boston: Administering medication by injection needle is still a painful and undesirable practice worldwide. In this context, American experts have created a patch that can inject medicine into the body painlessly through ultrasound…

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UN-backed project aims to eliminate mercury from skin lightening products

UN-backed project aims to eliminate mercury from skin lightening products

The initiative will support a holistic approach to phase out the harmful chemical and promote the beauty of all skin tones.  Consumers unaware of risks  Skin lightening products inhibit the body’s production of melanin, the pigment that plays a role in determining skin, hair and eye colour.    They have been used around the world…

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Second potential wave of lumpy skin, buffalo vaccination campaign launched in Punjab

Second potential wave of lumpy skin, buffalo vaccination campaign launched in Punjab

File photo In view of the possible second wave of lumpy skin, Chief Minister Punjab Pervez Elahi has started the vaccination campaign. Chief Minister Pervez Zalhi inspected the lumpy skin vaccination used in the campaign. Chief Minister Pervez Elahi was briefed on Lumpy Skin Vaccination Campaign. The Chief Minister of Punjab has said that a…

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