by will | Jul 29, 2025
Technology & Engineering FluoRight: Slow release of fluoride Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral is a key ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes to rebuild weakened tooth enamel to prevent decay. Toothpastes and mouthwashes are an extremely inefficient...
by will | Mar 10, 2025
Technology & Engineering Varnish VLC: A flake glass dental coating to protect against wear and erosion Tooth decay affects a third of children and almost half of adults in Britain. Treating caries early on could save the NHS £8.2 million every year – yet existing...
by will | Nov 28, 2023
Technology & Engineering Single molecule biochips Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy, a term first coined by Queen Mary’s Karim Brohi in 2003, occurs when traumatic bleeding leads to abnormal blood clotting. The result is more severe bleeding, organ failure, and death....
by will | Nov 28, 2023
Technology & Engineering Locomotion system for capsule endoscopes Capsule endoscopes – tiny wireless cameras – help doctors find the cause of bleeding in the small intestine, as well as diagnosing bowel disease, celiac disease, and cancer. Patients prefer them...
by will | Nov 28, 2023
Technology & Engineering Controlled release of pain management drugs Conventional drugs used to manage pain and inflammation suffer from a burst release issue – you get a large dose all in one go, which quickly fades. This means that patients with severe chronic...
