Milk allergy: a skin patch improves treatment in children
Scientists have determined the ideal dose for the "Viaskin Milk" desensitization patch to relieve children's allergies. THE ESSENTIAL The "Viaskin ...
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Mutism: what if a patch could replace patients’ vocal cords?
American researchers have developed an adhesive patch for the neck that decodes throat movements and would thus help mute people ...
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Pregnancy, HRT: a patch to measure estrogen levels in sweat
Caltech researchers have developed a wearable sensor that monitors estrogen by detecting its presence in sweat. THE ESSENTIAL Caltech researchers ...
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Acne: how to treat it without antibiotics
A patch equipped with micro-needles could be a promising solution for treating acne: it releases nanoparticles to fight the bacteria ...
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Peanut allergy: a patch could help desensitize children
A skin patch has shown promise for treating young children with severe peanut allergies by training their bodies to deal ...
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Covid-19 vaccination: a puncture-free vaccine printer soon available?
MIT researchers have developed a vaccine "printer", which produces patches with hundreds of micro-needles allowing the vaccine to dissolve without ...
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Shortage of Emla patches: what alternatives for children?
Emla numbing patches are starting to be hard to find in pharmacies, but there are tricks to reduce the pain ...
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Erectile dysfunction: what if a patch could repair damaged tissue?
Chinese scientists have developed a hydrogel-based patch that could heal penile injuries and restore erectile function. THE ESSENTIAL About half ...
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Diabetes: soon a painless patch to monitor blood sugar?
Researchers have developed a hydrogel patch, made up of micro-needles. It allows you to monitor blood sugar without causing pain. ...
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Soon a tattoo to do yourself and without pain?
American researchers have developed a tattoo patch containing micro-needles. This innovation would make it possible to tattoo oneself at home, ...
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Ultrasounds: soon portable examinations carried out at home?
American researchers have created an adhesive patch capable of reproducing ultrasound images. A device that can provide continuous ultrasound imaging ...
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Vaccination: soon will patches be available against Covid-19?
A company has developed a coronavirus vaccine administered in the form of a patch. THE ESSENTIAL The skin patches are ...
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Covid-19: a study on the preventive effect of nicotine is underway
The Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris is testing the effectiveness of nicotine patches in the prevention of Covid-19 on ...
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A patch to treat chronic wounds infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria
A team of American researchers has developed a patch to treat chronic wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A solution that ...
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Skin cancer: soon a patch to treat it
Researchers at Purdue University in the United States have just developed a new treatment option for melanoma: a skin patch ...
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A connected patch to spot the first signs of Covid-19
Since the appearance of the new coronavirus in the world, the avenues of treatment explored are numerous. E-health is not ...
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Anti-smoking patches to protect against Covid-19, not the right solution
If the first studies report a preventive effect of nicotine on Covid-19, this should not lead non-smokers to use anti-tobacco ...
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Unusual: a patch that analyzes sweat to monitor your health
© iStockPhotoImagine a patch barely larger than a postage stamp but stuffed with electronics and which can connect to your ...
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Soon a vaccine against the flu without injection?
A device for administering an influenza vaccine with a simple patch is under study. Scientists have managed to circumvent the ...
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Wounds: a patch accelerates healing without leaving a trace
A molecule present in fatty tissue or the placenta promotes healing and limits the formation of unsightly scars. A dressing ...
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A patch to stay connected… on your health
They know how to measure our sleep, play our sports coach and monitor our diet. Soon connected products will also ...
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Reimbursement of anti-smoking patches: which ones are affected?
As provided for in the "Priority Prevention" plan announced by the Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn, the reimbursement of anti-smoking ...
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Anti-smoking patches fully reimbursed from Sunday
Until now, smokers who used nicotine substitutes to quit smoking only benefited from an annual lump sum of 150 euros, ...
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A patch to transform fat and melt it down
A new approach to reduce abdominal fat has shown promise in animal trials. It combines drugs known to transform energy-storing ...
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Flu: conclusive trials with the vaccine patch
This bandage-sized vaccine has soluble needles. It does not need to be stored in the fridge and can be self-administered. ...
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Sleep apnea: a frontal patch to detect them
Researchers have developed a patch to stick on the forehead to detect sleep apnea. A less invasive system than the ...
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Patch, gel, tablets: which hormone replacement therapy to choose?
© IstockThe doctor adapts to the woman's life and her preferences, but also decides according to the various studies published ...
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A patch to treat obesity
© ThinkstockA skin patch using nanotechnology to turn white fat into brown fat would be effective in treating metabolic disorders ...
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Heart attack: a patch to limit arrhythmias
Researchers have developed a patch to be applied to the heart to allow irrigation of the brain during a heart ...
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Fentanyl: colored patches to limit misuse
The fentanyl patches will now have different colors depending on the dosage, to avoid potentially fatal misuse.Fentanyl patches get a ...
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