Scientists have created a new bandage to monitor chronic wounds and help them heal, which may assist with diabetic ulcers, burns, and non-healing surgical wounds.
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Development of a "smart bandage" not only can deliver medication to wounds, but also monitor the progress of healing and even create off a low-level electrical field to promote tissue repair, researchers said Friday.
Caltech researchers have developed a flexible electronic bandage for use on chronic wounds, particularly in diabetic patients. The bandage monitors signs of inflammation, collecting medical data and providing medication as needed.