Predicting wound healing with a wound-integrated miniaturized sensor

Photo: Wound sensor. Article by Andrea Portales. Advanced Science News – August 1, 2023. Reference: Nate Garland et al., A miniaturized, battery free, wireless wound monitor that predicts wound closure rate early, Advanced Healthcare Materials (2023). DOI:10.1002/adhm.202301280.

Scientists develop a sensor that predicts wound healing rate with more than 70% accuracy.

A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a skin wound that occurs mainly on the bottom of the foot and affects approximately 20% of diabetic patients. Diabetic neuropathy, poor circulation, and a weakened immune system, which worsens when sugar levels are not adequately controlled, put individuals with diabetes at greater risk of developing DFU. These factors make it difficult to detect and heal wounds under the feet, often leading to infections, amputations, and even death in severe cases. […]

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