Smart Bandages Monitor and Tailor Treatment for Chronic Wounds

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  • TBMG-36866
Published May 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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Chronic skin wounds from burns, diabetes, and other medical conditions can overwhelm the regenerative capabilities of the skin and often lead to persistent infections and amputations. Non-healing chronic wounds are a significant medical problem. Patients are often older, non-ambulatory, and limited in their ability to provide self-care, yet non-healing wounds are typically treated in an outpatient setting or at home.