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To make the wound dressing show the elevated pH value, the researchers used bromthymol blue (BTB), a dye that changes colour from yellow to blue when the pH value exceeds 7

Nanocellulose wound dressing changes colour to indicate infection

Houston Methodist Research Institute nanomedicine researchers used an implantable nanofluidic device smaller than a grain of rice to deliver immunotherapy directly into a pancreatic tumour

Small implant delivers treatment against tumours

The team's 3D printed ferroelectric materials have been found to eliminate harmful bacteria including E coli

Bath Uni team creates antimicrobial 3D printed materials

Rowan Armstrong CEO of Bioliberty with Niki Mckenzie, joint MD, Archangels

Bioliberty secures £2.2m for soft robotic glove

The prototype fuel cell is wrapped in a fleece and is slightly larger than a thumbnail

‘Tea bag’ fuel cell shows promise in insulin pumps

Remote expert provides operating theatre advice through Smart Glasses

Doctoral student Sanjida Yeasmin

Artificial enzyme detects cortisol levels in sweat

PhD candidate Zahra Rahemtulla with the prototype over sock

E-textile smart sock can alert older people to the risk of falls

Wearable detects and monitors muscle atrophy

Technique lights up tumours for more accurate surgery

Comment: Five essential considerations for connected health manufacturers

Researcher using nanoscribe – the printing has to be undertaken in orange light

Research advances laser printed medical devices