Smart Hydrogel

Self-Healing Hydrogel Transforms Burn and Infection Care.

10 mins
What is it about?

Medicine and Health

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Burns are among the most severe injuries, often leading to complicated infections. These infections, particularly from bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can delay healing and cause severe health issues. Therefore, the need for effective treatment methods is critical. This paper introduces a new type of hydrogel that releases antibiotics smartly to combat these infections.