World’s first “electric band-aid” for non-healing wounds
Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering of Northwestern University, Joseph W. Song, is introducing the world’s first “electric band-aid.” This is an electrotherapy device that will accelerate the healing process of non-healing wounds. Wounds such as diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers are categorized as non-healing. These wounds need to be healed as fast as possible, as infection is likely and dangerous. “Because they have irregular homeostasis, their wounds just don’t heal. It’s because of bacterial infection and also the pressure applied…
