New “smart bandages” hold potential for revolutionizing the treatment of chronic wounds: Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are co-leading an effort to develop advanced electronic bandages and other tools to improve chronic wound monitoring and healing.
Smart bandages can detect infection, inflammation: Researchers are developing smart bandages capable of autonomously monitoring wound healing and detecting issues like infections and inflammation, according to a study published in the journal Nature Materials. The findings showed potential results in animal models, suggesting these high-tech dressings could revolutionize wound care by assisting in real time, delivering treatments and improving patient outcomes.