Flatworm-inspired medical adhesives stop blood loss

Published: 13 October 2022

Every year around 2 million people die worldwide from hemorrhaging or blood loss. Uncontrolled hemorrhaging accounts for more than 30% of trauma deaths. To stop the bleeding, doctors often apply...

Using sound and bubbles to make bandages stickier and longer lasting

Published: 12 August 2022

Researchers have discovered that they can control the stickiness of adhesive bandages using ultrasound waves and bubbles. This breakthrough could lead to new advances in medical adhesives,...

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