In Focus
Microneedles: A Smart and Painless Approach of Drug Delivery
A formal medical disorder affecting approximately 10 percent of the world population is trypanophobia, or the fear of needles. Nonetheless, transcutaneous or transdermal injections and intravenous injections are still commonly used medication delivery methods, considering the discomfort involved in using the techniques. For fast, painless drawings of blood or interstitial fluid and for use in diagnostic testing or health monitoring, microneedles are paving its way for a brighter future in the world of healthcare.
