This week's top 5: Editor's pick

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Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.

1. Could transdermal technology using polymer microneedles be suitable for self-administration of Covid-19 vaccines?

UK company, Innoture, has begun researching the use of its next-generation microneedle skin patch for the self-administration of Covid-19 and other vaccines, following funding from the Welsh Government.

2. Have you got sufficient measures in place to protect against cyberattacks?

Medical Plastics News editor, Laura Hughes, writes about the importance of protection from potential cyberattacks in her latest editor comment.

3. Covid-19 rapid antibody test receives CE mark

The Covid-19 rapid antibody test, developed by Abingdon Health, the medical device manufacturer leading the UK-Rapid Test Consortium (UK-RTC), has received its CE mark.  

4. A minimal footprint: New Engel compact cell houses all automation components

Manufacturer Engel discusses how Ypsomed relies on the company for its platform strategy, as well as its new compact cell which houses all automation components.

5. Q and A: How a researcher is using technology to grow the world’s first novel human organ

Ian Bolland, editor of MPN’s sister title Med-Tech Innovation, spoke to Dr Sam Pashneh-Tala, a research fellow at the University of Sheffield.

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