Bedsores are more than a pain in the backside for bedridden folk, they can develop into dangerous infections and heighten the chances of a patient dying. While swollen ulcers on the skin are a pretty sure sign of their presence, by this point it is often too late for some of their effects to be reversed. But a team of researchers have developed what could function as an early warning system, a smart bandage containing flexible electronics that detects tissue damage before it becomes visible on the surface of the skin. .. Continue Reading Smart bandage detects bedsores before they appear
Section: Medical
Tags: Bedsores, Health, Infections, Smart bandage, UC Berkeley
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from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://ift.tt/1GrXJ4o
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