Researchers repurpose technology to reduce psychological and physical scars of burn injuries

It’s the season for backyard grilling, campfires, fireworks – and burn injuries. Over the next few months, U.S. burn centers will see thousands of severe burns requiring painful skin grafts and lengthy treatment. Researchers are developing new ways to use already approved therapies to help alleviate the anxiety and pain of burn treatments – as well as improve outcomes.

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Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 30, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news