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South Korean scientists created a revolutionary adhesive patch by studying octopus tentacles that sticks to wet, oily surfaces without harsh chemicals. The thumbnail-sized patch could transform wound care and industrial applications within three years.
When Polly Cleveland's husband developed infected bedsores, she turned to an unusual solution: medical maggots that ate away the dead tissue overnight. Now doctors are rediscovering this FDA-approved therapy that saves limbs and lives without surgery.
Whitney Brown-Tompkins is receiving the Good Samaritan of the Year Award for bringing top-level wound care to uninsured workers in Fredericksburg, Texas. The May 5 fundraiser supports a clinic that's become the community's answer to affordable healthcare.
Scientists created a sensor-equipped bandage that continuously monitors pH levels to track how well wounds are healing. This breakthrough could help prevent chronic wounds, especially in older adults.
Scientists are bringing back a century-old treatment that helps wounds heal with less scarring. Sterilized placenta sheets show promising results in both mice and humans.
South Korean scientists created a spray-on powder that seals wounds and stops bleeding in just one second. The breakthrough could save lives on battlefields, in emergency rooms, and during surgeries.