Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing of Chronic Wounds
A new type of bandage developed by scientists at North Carolina State University could significantly improve how chronic wounds heal. This bandage uses an electric field to speed up the healing process and is much cheaper than other treatments.
The electric bandages have shown promising results in tests on animals. They help wounds heal about 30% faster than traditional bandages. This is a big advantage because current treatments for chronic wounds can be very expensive, making it hard for many people to get the care they need.
Amay Bandodkar, one of the researchers, says the aim was to create an affordable technology that speeds up healing. The technology is also easy for patients to use at home. The team designed water-powered, electronics-free dressings, or WPEDs. These single-us...