But the new high-tech bandage has uses far beyond skinned knees. “Over 6.7 million people in the United States alone suffer from chronic non-healing wounds including diabetic ulcers, non-healing ...

New Zealand's WoolAid says that its natural bandages are better for healing and better for the environment. They're designed to provide a soft, breathable feel against the skin before biodegrading ...

Researchers are developing "smart bandages" which may have the ability to analyze and react to how a wound is healing - and help the process along. The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything ...

Real Science How Electric Bandages Accelerate Healing Posted: January 15, 2025 | Last updated: March 7, 2025 Electric bandages use tiny electrical currents to speed up the healing process. By ...

hydrocolloid bandages contain an ingredient that turns into gel when it absorbs fluids, such as oozing pus. This provides an effective healing environment for certain conditions. Let’s go over ...

The Wall Street Journal "Future of Everything" podcast was the first to highlight how researchers are developing bandages filled with tiny sensors, which can detect how a wound is healing.