In essence, chronic wounds are open wounds that frequently heal slowly and might cause issues since they frequently recur after treatment, raising the possibility of fatality.
Even though there are treatments available to remove these wounds, they may be quite expensive, causing the patients to experience further issues.
But according to a recent study, the newest generation of battery-operated electric bandages may end up being a more affordable and efficient way to aid in wound healing.
According to an article published on August 7, 2024 in the journal Science Advances, the researchers conducted experiments on animals and found that bandages mended wounds 30% faster than pricy, traditional ones.
This highlights the possibility that these band-aids will change the game in the near future by aiding in the treatment of chronic wounds caused by diabetes and other diseases that take a long time to heal.
"Our goal here was to develop a far less expensive technology that accelerates healing in patients with chronic wounds," stated researcher Amay Bandodkar, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
The researcher stated, "In addition, we wanted to make sure that the technology is not limited to clinical settings and is easy enough for people to use at home."
He went on to say that the novel bandage might completely change how diabetic foot ulcers are managed. Because diabetes keeps blood sugar levels elevated all the time, diabetic foot ulcers are notoriously hard to treat.
