Professor Hongbo Zhang from Åbo Akademi University in Finland and colleagues have proposed a self-healing hydrogel dressing ...

Hydrogels, soft and water-rich materials, have long fascinated researchers because of their potential in medical and technological applications. However, despite their promise, most artificial ...

This new hydrogel, made possible through nanosheet ... gel offers an exciting step forward in various fields, including wound healing, drug delivery, soft robotics, and prosthetics.

Bee-derived materials like honey and propolis show promise in wound healing, with polymeric films exhibiting key ...

The hydrogel has a unique structure ... opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin. In the breakthrough study, the researchers ...

Two unique approaches to accelerate wound healing In the market, hydrogel is used to deliver growth factors to wounds.

Remember, dressings are used not only to promote healing but also to minimize ... gauze that is impregnated with a hydrogel. It is used for a dry wound with minimal to no drainage.

In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel ... are used in wound care — and are more effective at fighting infection and promoting healing beyond a mere bandage.

A compound in turmeric called curcumin possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which may enhance wound healing. A 2022 review suggests that curcumin may reduce ...

Slow wound healing and related complications are common in diabetes. Compromised blood circulation and nerve damage are among the causes of delayed recovery in people with diabetes. Foot ulcers ...

allowing the hydrogel to recover its original strength and flexibility. Wound Care & Tissue Regeneration: Provides a moist, protective barrier that accelerates healing, prevents infections ...