July 29, 2024 by Chris Kocher, Binghamton University New research on wound care at Binghamton University combines ideas about biodegradable papertronics and bacteria-fueled biobatteries. Credit: Binghamton UniversityWhen wounds happen, we want them to heal quickly and without complications, but sometimes infections and other complications prevent it. Chronic wounds are a significant health concern that affects...
New biomaterial transplants bone-forming stem cells into severe bone fractures It could reduce complications and infections from serious open fracture injuries After creating new bone to fix a fracture the biomaterial is absorbed by the body UK experts tested the material on mice and want to do clinical trials on humans A new type of bandage has been...
Nick Lavars Today’s bandages are pretty good at covering up wounds, sealing them off from infectious bacteria and allowing the body to go to work patching up the damage. But could there come a time when bandages play more of an active role in accelerating healing and fighting infection, so we can peel them off...
In Brief: Smart bandages can detect how well a wound is healing. Sensors fitted into dressings can spot infections and blood clotting The plaster could also connect to a smartphone to track other health concerns. Smart bandages can detect the healing process of a wound, how well it is healing and send messages back to...
