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Smartphone-controlled microneedle patch could offer drug-free pain care from afar

KAIST and KIOM develop a wearable microneedle electroceutical for personalized pain management
Configuration and characteristics of the thermoresponsive, conductive, and adhesive microneedle electroceutical. Schematic (a) and photograph (b) of the wireless microneedle electroceutical patch. Photograph of the thermoresponsive, conductive, and adhesive microneedle electrode (c) and schematic illustrating enhanced current delivery efficiency (d). Low skin-contact impedance (e) and temperature-dependent variable adhesion (f) of the conductive, adhesive microneedle electrode. Credit: KAIST

A “wearable electroceutical” has been developed that could reduce the need to visit a hospital or rely on painkillers every time pain occurs...

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