Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Breakthrough “smart” gel restores blood flow and heals diabetic wounds in days

A new gel-based treatment could change the way diabetic wounds heal. By combining tiny healing messengers called vesicles with a special hydrogel, scientists have created a dressing that restores blood flow and helps wounds close much faster. In tests, the treatment healed diabetic wounds far quicker than normal, while also encouraging the growth of new blood vessels. Researchers believe this innovation could one day help millions of people with slow-healing wounds caused by diabetes and possibly other conditions.

None

Get the Android app