Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful ...

which merely provide a protective barrier against the external environment and do not actively promote wound healing. Here, we will describe three recent hydrogel technologies with novel concepts to ...

In an attempt to mitigate these risks, two researchers in Japan have developed a unique form of injectable collagen gel that could be an effective dressing for gastrointestinal wounds 1 ...

Mangaluru: Researchers at NITK, Surathkal, have developed a groundbreaking pH-sensitive hydrogel for treating wounds that take longer to heal.

Dry tissue also tends to necrose and encourage the growth of bacteria. Once the wound is cleansed, a hydrogel or hydrocolloidal wound dressing should be applied over the entire ulcer (Table 1).

With the success of Chill ‘N’ Heal, Paulina and Kinga are motivated to continue their journey in STEM. They plan to expand ...