Implanted tubes that transport bodily fluids can get gross. A lab prototype suggests a new vibration-based way to keep them clean and prevent infection.

Thus, their use is limited at this time, and clinical applications such as securing nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, or nasal cannulas are not advised. Hydrogel adhesives are available as ...

Skin injury results when the skin to adhesive attachment is stronger than skin cell to skin cell attachment. As a result, the epidermal layers separate or the epidermis separates completely from ...