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A recent study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that shorter, all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) could deliver better health outcomes at lower costs compared to longer traditional therapies in India.

Researchers have developed an innovative oxygen-boosted microneedle patch that significantly improves drug delivery and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects millions worldwide.

The study, published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, describes a dual-section microneedle (MN) patch designed to overcome two major challenges in psoriasis treatment: poor drug penetration through thickened skin and reduced efficacy of PDT caused by low oxygen levels in inflamed lesions.

Advances in soft and sustainable wearable bioelectronics are set to transform personal health monitoring and digital healthcare, according to a new Perspective article published in BIO Integration. Researchers highlight how skin-like wearable systems can continuously track health signals during daily life, moving care beyond occasional hospital visits.

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and placing a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Many patients experience persistent discomfort that interferes with work, sleep, and daily activities. Yet in most cases, doctors cannot identify a clear structural cause, making long-term treatment difficult.