“Smart bandages” could transform wound care by enabling remote monitoring and treatment. These high-tech bandages use electronic circuitry to transmit data on wound healing. Some prototypes even use electrical impulses to speed up healing. Funded partly by $55 million from the US government, this innovation promises significant advancements. In China, researchers are making notable strides. […]
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