Personalized Medicine

More than 60 million Americans turn to acetaminophen painkillers each week, but accidental misuse can result in liver failure and even death. This device that monitors drug levels in saliva could be a quick, easy way to ensure both efficacy and safety.

A new advance in 3D printing from University College of London scientists demonstrates how personalized medicines could be produced onsite and on-demand, with a novel technique used to produce tablets in a matter of seconds.