‘Smart bandage’ with biosensors could help chronic wounds heal, study claims
by Nicola Davis from Science | The Guardian on (#6A561)
Scientists test device that can monitor and stimulate burns, diabetic ulcers and non-healing surgical wounds
A smart bandage that can monitor chronic wounds and help them to heal has been developed by scientists who say the device could aid people with diabetic ulcers, burns and non-healing surgical wounds.
According to figures from 2018, there are 2.2 million people in the UK with chronic wounds, costing the NHS 5.3bn a year.
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