Saturday, June 01, 2024

Smart bandages that heal wounds faster and communicate with your doctor

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"Researchers are working on bandages that allow remote monitoring and deliver treatment with zaps of light or electricity. This sector of the wearable-tech industry could be lifesaving for patients with severe wounds treated in the hospital or chronic wounds cared for at home, advocates say."

The Wall Street Journal What's news

A smart bandage in development uses tiny LED lights to emit ultraviolet-C light, aimed at sterilizing a wound as it heals.


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