Tag: Diabetes ulcers
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Research compares different types of electric fields to speed up chronic wound healing
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Freiburg in Germany have created a compact bioelectronic platform to compare different types of electric stimulation to speed up the healing process for chronic wounds. The study looked at the impact of sustained electric fields on wound healing in healthy and diabetic human…
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Smart Bandage to Monitor and Deliver Targeted Treatment for Chronic Wounds
Caltech researchers have developed a new type of smart bandage that uses a custom-developed electrochemical biosensor array to treat chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers and burns. The bandage is made of a flexible polymer containing embedded electronics and medication that can monitor molecules, pH levels, and temperature in the wound. The wearable patch is…
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