Scientists at Stanford University say they have developed a wireless smart bandage that has shown promise in speeding up tissue repair by monitoring the wound healing process and treating the wound simultaneously. The study “Wireless, closed-loop, smart bandage with integrated sensors and stimulators for advanced wound care and accelerated healing” published November Nature Biotechnology, demonstrated that their device promotes faster closure of wounds, increases new blood flow to injured tissue, and enhances skin recovery by reducing scar formation.
