HKUMed develops world-first NanoPowder nasal spray for prehospital ischemic stroke treatment
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Summary
A research team from HKUMed and InnoHK ABIC has developed the world's first 'NanoPowder nasal spray' for ischemic stroke. This innovation overcomes the blood-brain barrier challenge, enabling medication delivery to the brain without needles or injections, serving as a prehospital emergency aid for stroke patients.
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This innovation successfully overcomes the challenge of crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB), enabling the delivery of medication to the brain without the need for
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