Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Bandage Conforms to Wound Shape and Stimulates Healing

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a thermoresponsive hydrogel bandage. The hydrogel is liquid at room temperature, but changes into a semi-solid gel at body temperature when in contact with a wound, meaning it conforms to the woun...

Source: Medgadget - June 12, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Materials Plastic Surgery Source Type: blogs