Scientists Created an Oily Gel that Dissolves Medicine
Colin Smith — May 31, 2022 — Social Good
References: news.mit.edu & newatlas
A team of scientists from MIT, Mass General Brigham, and Women's Hospital, have created an oily gel for medicine delivery solutions. The oily gel will make it easier for children and adults alike to take medicine that is often delivered via a large pill. Many patients find themselves struggling to swallow a pill, or even struggling to convince themselves to take a pill, due to the difficulty in consuming them.
This oily gel, according to the team of scientists that created it, is capable of dissolving most medicinal powders stored in pills. Then the patient can simply take a spoonful of this dissolved medicine oil and receive their required dosage without the hassle of a pill.
One additional use case that this oily gel has is its ability to preserve medicine. Many medicinal preservation systems require clean water and refrigeration. However, the nature of this oil means it could potentially preserve medicine long enough for payloads to be delivered to underserved communities and regions where additional medicine is required.
Image Credit: Matt Pickett, Dylan Freitas
This oily gel, according to the team of scientists that created it, is capable of dissolving most medicinal powders stored in pills. Then the patient can simply take a spoonful of this dissolved medicine oil and receive their required dosage without the hassle of a pill.
One additional use case that this oily gel has is its ability to preserve medicine. Many medicinal preservation systems require clean water and refrigeration. However, the nature of this oil means it could potentially preserve medicine long enough for payloads to be delivered to underserved communities and regions where additional medicine is required.
Image Credit: Matt Pickett, Dylan Freitas
Trend Themes
1. Oily Gel Medicine Delivery - The creation of this oily gel for medicine delivery solutions presents an opportunity for disrupting traditional pill-based medication delivery systems.
2. Ease of Consumption - This trend highlights the importance of ease of consumption and offers an opportunity for innovation in creating alternative medicine delivery methods.
3. Medicine Preservation - The potential for this oily gel to preserve medicine without the need for water and refrigeration presents an opportunity for innovation in medicine preservation techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from this trend by investing in alternative medicine delivery systems based on oily gels.
2. Healthcare - Healthcare providers could use this technology to improve medicine delivery for patients who struggle to take pills.
3. Logistics/supply Chain - The potential for the oily gel to preserve medicine could have implications for the transportation and storage of medicine, presenting opportunities for innovation in logistics and supply chain management.
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