All articles tagged with #wound dressings
Scientists are transforming eerie concepts into innovative solutions, including lab-grown mini-brains for studying the human brain, spider-inspired gloves for quick wound dressings, edible coatings from wolf apple to extend produce freshness, and discovering microplastics in human retinas, highlighting environmental concerns.
Polish scientists have developed electrospun polymer mats containing metronidazole for targeted, controlled drug delivery to wounds, offering a promising method for precise antibiotic application that minimizes systemic effects.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new form of wound dressing material using cutting-edge polymers that can speed up the recovery of burn victims and deliver drugs for cancer treatment and cosmetic purposes. The dressing is made of cellulose nanocrystals, a thermally responsive polymer, and a biopolymer made from seaweed. It can warm up on the skin and gradually cool down to room temperature because of its thermal reactivity. The dressing can also be tailored and individualized for burn victims and cancer treatment.