Breakthroughs in the traditional needle design! Finally.
Engineers at Kansai University in Japan have looked into the technique and engineering behind the mosquito's blood-sucking needle. With this, and much other research, they have come up with the theory that less pressure can cause less skin damage and therefore, less pain. With this, they have created a micro-needle patch. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have also come up with a similar solution.
This creates an opening for many scared children to now get the necessary shots to ensure a healthy childhood - and maybe even those few adults that are scared of needles as well...
The product makes me think of using the technology to provide a more efficient medicine to those who are trying to quit smoking - maybe the direct line to the bloodstream could help? Also, I think the technology has potential to be used to heal injuries - maybe there is a significant advantage to have medicines reach an injured area's bloodstream directly?
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