This stretchy, drug delivering gel could be the Band-Aid of the future
Researchers in the US have developed a sticky, stretchable gel-like material that can be used as a “smart wound dressing”. Incorporating temperature sensors and drug reservoirs, the hydrogel bandage can release medicine in response to changes in skin temperature, and embedded LEDs even light up to let you know when your meds are running low.
The hydrogel matrix that makes up the dressing has numerous advantages over conventional cloth-based bandages. It’s highly flexible and stretches easily so can be applied to any area of the body, including joints like elbows or knees.
PR:
http://news.mit.edu/2015/stretchable-hydrogel-electronics-1207
Source & further reading:
http://www.sciencealert.com/this-stretchy-drug-delivering-gel-could-be-the-band-aid-of-the-future
Image: a sheet of hydrogel is bonded to a matrix of polymer islands (red) that can encapsulate electronic components such as semiconductor chips, LED lights, and temperature sensors.
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Do you use Hydrogels often? Though I expect your prefer to be hands on and sew things together
ReplyDeleteI prefer morbid logistics indeed :)
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