Researchers create a water-powered, disposable electric bandage that accelerates wound healing by 30% in animal testing.
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Columbia University have developed a water-powered, disposable electric bandage that can significantly accelerate chronic wound healing by up to 30% compared to traditional bandages. Known as water-powered, electronics-free dressings (WPEDs), the bandages use electrodes and a small, biocompatible battery to produce an electric field that promotes wound healing. The bandages are easy to use, cost-effective, and can be applied at home, increasing patient adherence and accessibility. In animal testing, chronic wounds treated with these electric bandages healed faster than those treated with conventional bandages.
August 07, 2024
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