MIT researchers develop painless medical tape for newborns

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Pulling off a finger plaster is one of life’s little trials that can reveal a lot about a person. Do it fast or do it slow, it still hurts like heck and there’s no pretending that it didn't. For an adult, it’s an instant of pain, but for a newborn it can mean injury or even permanent scarring. In order to prevent this, a team of researchers are developing a new medical tape that can be pulled off safely without tearing delicate infant skin... Continue Reading MIT researchers develop painless medical tape for newborns

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Adhesive, Medical, MIT, Pain, Skin

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