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First transient electronic bandage speeds healing by 30%

Written by | 25 Feb 2023

Northwestern University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind small, flexible, stretchable bandage that accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site. In an animal study, the new […]

Wireless smart bandage provides new insights on healing chronic wounds

Written by | 30 Nov 2022

Some wounds just won’t heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing. Chronic wounds can last months and lead to anxiety […]

Water-based gel to be tested as dressing for diabetic wounds

Written by | 10 Sep 2022

Chronic wounds in people with diabetes are the leading cause of nontraumatic lower limb amputation because existing treatments cannot overcome the obstacles to healing, such as chronic inflammation, […]

Development of a user-friendly, hot-melt, wound-healing adhesive

Written by | 11 Jun 2022

NIMS has developed a hot-melt tissue adhesive (i.e., medical glue that is applied in a molten state) capable of healing operative wounds. This adhesive has excellent medical material […]

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