Novel stereo DIC characterisation of microneedle and hypodermic needle insertion
These findings suggest the hollow microneedle devices to be a gentler alternative for transdermal applications, potentially improving patient comfort and reducing tissue trauma when compared to the gold standard, traditional 25-gauge hypodermic needle.
Authors
- Owen James Guy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6449-4033)
- Megan McNamee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6505-5633)
- Kerry Roberts
- Jacob Mitchell
- Hari Arora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9790-0907)
- Huma Ashraf
- Chris Bolton
- T.W. Pritchard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9167-8762)
Institutions
- Newport Hospital (US)
- Swansea University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1580464
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- Swansea University
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council