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HP Skin Patch May Replace Needles
Iddo Genuth writes "HP and Crospon have developed a skin patch employing microneedles that barely penetrate the skin. The microneedles can replace conventional injections and deliver drugs through the skin without causing any pain. The skin patch technology also enables delivery of several drugs by one patch and the control of dosage and of administration time for each drug. It has the potential to be safer and more efficient than injections."
Finally, the most important star trek technology comes to the real world! Forget all that transporter, holodeck, or warp drive crap; we've got painless injections! woo!
Wouldn't a cheese-grater be quicker?
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Ah, yes. The Vagina Dentata. Making scary Freudian dreams come to life for over 15 years!
For example: http://pbfcomics.com/?cid=PBF051-Zarflax.jpg
If it's anything like their inkjet cartridges, it won't be reusable (or cheap).
The new technology is similar to the technology employed in HP's patented process for its inkjet cartridges.
I foresee scores of people walking around with the HP logo tattooed where the patch was. Later the advertising space will be sold to other companies. Attempts to sue will be stymied by the fact that the devices will come with an EULA that clearly states that your skin doesn't belong to you while using the device, and the device can leave residues there. You will be forced to accept the EULA or else die from your sickness, but HP's lawyers will insist that was you "free and informed decision".
Just wait.
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