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Smart Bandages Can Get Rid of Infected and Chronic Wounds Fast

A team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology has developed a “smart” bandage that can monitor the healing process, deliver antibiotics, and stimulate tissue growth with electrical signals, according to the New York Post. The bandage is made…

March 26, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

How To Protect Yourself Against Infections

Infections are pathogens, which are microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. These organisms often enter the body, multiply, and end up interfering with normal body function. As a result, infectious diseases are one of the leading causes…

August 30, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Here’s How Many Animals Have Been Infected with COVID-19!

While it’s obviously mostly affected humans, there have been quite a few reports of COVID-19 also infecting dogs, cats and other household pets and even wild animals since the beginning of the pandemic. Newly released data on animal infections by…

August 13, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Mold Infections Spread Across Seattle

Healthcare facilities located in King County will have to report associated hospital cases of Aspergillus infections. Public Health Seattle and King County released the announcement. The primary aim is to ensure that all cases are tracked and reported with the…

November 23, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0