Israeli Firm Invents Breathable "Skin Substitute" to Treat Burns

(Guardian-UK) Oliver Holmes - Israeli company Nanomedic has designed the SpinCare system, a medical gun that spins out a protective web to cover burns and wounds. The device employs electrospinning to create nano-fibers. The breathable "skin substitute" will help patients recover without the need for painful bandage changes. It gives patients increased mobility - essential for burn rehabilitation - and even the ability to shower. Moreover, the translucent layer allows medics to examine the wound without touching it.


2021-01-07 00:00:00

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