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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” The new hydrogel is good for wound dressing because it absorbs water quickly, has high porosity, can release drugs, fights bacteria, and helps wounds heal with less scarring.
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” Combining ultrasound and microneedles improves drug delivery through the skin.
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August 2024 in “Biomacromolecules” The model helps test drugs for clubfoot fibrosis by mimicking cell environments and shows minoxidil reduces harmful collagen links.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.