Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds

(Tufts University) A team of engineers has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively monitor the condition of chronic wounds and deliver appropriate drug treatments to improve the chances of healing. While the lab-tested bandages remain to be assessed in a clinical context, the research, published today in the journal Small, is aimed at transforming bandaging from a traditionally passive treatment into a more active paradigm to address a persistent and difficult medical challenge.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news