The incredible 3-in-1 toothpaste and 'brain-saving' nasal spray set to change your life

A new nose-to-brain nanopowder nasal spray for rapid ischemic stroke rescue has taken the top prize at a global invention fair.

Getting a stroke is a race against time that nobody wants to face. But imagine a tiny bottle in your first-aid kit that could protect your brain the moment symptoms start.

Scientists have just unveiled a game-changing nasal spray that delivers medicine directly to the brain. It is like having an emergency room in your pocket, and it just swept the floor at a massive awards ceremony in Geneva.

The record-breaking "brain-saver"

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has just made history by bagging an unprecedented 46 awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions. This is their best result ever, proving they are the world champions of "what comes next."

The star of the show was the nanopowder nasal spray, which won the Special Grand Prize. This "nose-to-brain" tech bypasses the usual slow routes, protecting the body before a patient even reaches the hospital.

Professor Shing Fung Chow said: "This innovative invention reformulates neurotherapeutics into nanopowder for nose-to-brain delivery. It has the potential to empower quality of life and lower healthcare burden worldwide."

Brush your way to immunity

If you hate needles, you will love this: HKU also revealed a "3-in-1" powder that lets you brush your way to immunity. By simply adding it to your weekly toothbrushing, you can gain mucosal protection against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

It only takes five once-weekly applications to build up a shield against the three major respiratory killers. Professor Raven Kin Hang Kok, who led the project, has essentially turned a morning chore into a life-saving medical treatment.

AI-powered cancer detectors and 10-second checks

The awards did not stop at medicine; the team also showed off a portable device that detects cancer in just 10 minutes using your phone. This gadget checks saliva for DNA damage, requiring absolutely no professional medical skills to use.

For those worried about the buildings they live in, the eCheckGo AI system can now inspect an entire skyscraper for defects in just 10 seconds. It only needs five training images to learn how to spot dangerous cracks in high-density cities.

A global victory for science

In total, the university walked away with 9 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury and 13 standard Golds. Their diverse portfolio covers everything from energy materials to mosquito-borne virus detectors that work in 15 minutes.

Professor Charlotte Deane from UKRI added: "Meeting those challenges demands a new generation of researchers and innovators with the technical expertise to make a real difference."

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OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This report is based on official data from University Newsroom. Document: HKU Triumphs with a Record-Breaking 46 Awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source Link: http://www.hku.hk/press/news_detail_28989.html