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Smart nanofibres to treat kidney failure

1 April 2014
A new technique for purifying blood using an electrospun nanofibre mesh could prove useful as a cheap, wearable alternative to kidney dialysis.
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Call for research on soft surface bacterial management

1 April 2014
Noble Biomaterials, the manufacturer of X-Static antimicrobial technology, has called for research to generate evidence supporting the need for soft-surface bacterial management in healthcare settings
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Tegaderm IV Advanced Securement Dressings enhanced

1 April 2014
3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions has announced enhancements to its 3M Tegaderm IV Advanced Securement Dressings aimed at improving securement, wear time and proper application.
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Wound healing device comprising sutures or knitted mesh

1 April 2014
A novel wound healing device is described in US Patent 8 647 663 by Stemnion.
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Artificial muscles made using fishing line and sewing thread

1 April 2014
An international team led by the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), Texas, USA, has developed inexpensive, powerful synthetic muscles using fishing line and sewing thread.
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Collaboration on antimicrobial surface solutions

1 April 2014
Eastman Kodak and PurThread Technologies have entered a joint development agreement (JDA) to increase antimicrobial surface options for healthcare and military environments.
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Undergarment for hernia relief

1 April 2014
A brief-style elastic undergarment designed for the needs of a portly person having an enlarged abdomen is disclosed in US Patent 8 615 815 by Daryl Dahlquist of Kent, Washington, USA.
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License to provide antimicrobial technology for woundcare products

1 April 2014
Quick-Med Technologies has announced it has licensed its Stay Fresh technology to Medline Industries for use in traditional wound care products for both retail and institutional sale in the North Amer
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Cell migration enhanced with wireless micro-current dressing

1 April 2014
A wireless micro-current-generating dressing that produces electrical fields through its matrix of microcell batteries, has been found to significantly enhance cell migration in in-vitro laboratory te
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Jajoo Hygiene begins commercial production for Indian market

1 April 2014
Jajoo Surgicals of Indore, India, and Sweden-based Investkonsult, have officially opened their joint venture (JV), Jajoo Hygiene.
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Integral wrap isolation gown improves infection control

1 April 2014
A disposable surgical gown that wraps itself into a selfcontained bundle to reduce the risk of contamination spread has been invented by a registered nurse based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
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Multilayer hydrogel dressing

1 April 2014
A wound dressing developed by Systagenix Wound Management will find particular application where a relatively high speed of fluid uptake is required.
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Smart patch for shoulder injury to be tested

1 April 2014
An innovative surgical patch that promotes rapid regrowth of tendon tissue could help improve the success of shoulder repair operations.
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Non-invasive colorimetric infection detector

1 April 2014
A non-invasive colorimetric infection detector and infection-detecting bandage has been developed by Polestar Technologies.
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Strong, high-modulus carbon reinforcements

1 April 2014
Hexcel of Montluel, France, introduced a highmodulus carbon fibre for reinforcing composites during the JEC Europe exhibition, held in Paris, France, on 11-13 March 2014.
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Electrospinning technology updated for fundamental research

1 April 2014
A Czech specialist in electrospinning technology has introduced an updated version of its machine designed specifically to allow academic researchers to investigate nanofibre webs and membranes.
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Lenzing targets European nonwoven manufacturers for latest cellulose fibre

1 April 2014
A cellulose fibre for nonwovens that can be composted after use will be launched at the forthcoming Index14 in Geneva, Switzerland (to be held on 8-11 April 2014).
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Patented weaving technology translated to multifunctional fabrics

1 April 2014
A UK company has introduced several ranges of multi - functional composite fabrics based on patented weaving technology it has developed over the last five years.
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Fluorocarbon to make nonwovens repellent to alcohols

1 April 2014
A fluorocarbon-based additive (Tubiguard RT-F) that can impart alcohol-repellence to medical spunbonds without the need for high-temperature fixation is nominated for an Index14 Excellence in the Nonw
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Chopped-strand glass fibre to reinforce polypropylene

1 April 2014
A chopped-strand glass fibre developed for reinforcing high-performance polypropylene (PP) was unveiled at the JEC Europe exhibition, held in Paris, France, on 11-13 March 2014.
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