Clinicians have always sought ways to help patients with chronic skin wounds to heal. In normal circumstances, our skin can heal itself. However, in some cases, it can not--leaving the affected skin ...

The presence of bandages made from gauze or cotton wool for the treatment of wounds is considered a standard supply for every home, hospital and first aid kit. Wound healing. Image Credit: Tong ...

A big change could soon be coming to an everyday healthcare item. Cutting-edge technology is coming to wound care in the form of so-called "smart bandages." The Wall Street Journal "Future of ...

A team of engineers has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively monitor the condition of chronic wounds and deliver appropriate drug treatments to improve the chances of healing. While the ...

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new bandage they say is easier to put on and take off. It also enhances the body’s ability to heal. Share on Pinterest Getting blisters from ...

Caltech researchers, working in collaboration with the USC Keck School of Medicine, have created a new type of smart bandage that can help improve the treatment of chronic wounds. The advanced ...

Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports. In animal testing, wounds treated with electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds ...

March 24 (UPI) --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 ...

A new generation of smart bandages that could allow doctors to remotely monitor wounds, decrease scarring and speed up healing with a zap of light or electricity is on its way. These high-tech ...

Open areas of skin, such as scrapes and oozing pimples, heal best in moist, sealed environments. Hydrocolloid bandages, patches, and dressings can be used for this purpose. Unlike standard bandages, ...

The rising incidence of chronic wounds, evolving technology, and the growing need for individualized healthcare solutions are the main drivers of the global market for smart bandages. The World Health ...

In 2002, the department of dermatology at Bellevue Hospital Center saw about 24 patients a week for the treatment of chronic wounds. Today it treats about 60 patients a week and is setting up a ...