D-Bone
Dec 18th '06, 11:00 AM
Professors Daniel Smith and Darrell Reneker at the University of Akron in Ohio are currently conducting clinical trials of ?nanofiber bandages,? according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
The researchers spin ultrafine polymer fibers to make highly absorbent bandages that would slowly release drugs to a wound. The bandages are said to be inexpensive to manufacture, lightweight, elastic and will conform to any shape without sticking to the wound.
The nanofiber bandage releases nitric oxide, which kills the parasite that causes the condition and reduces inflammation, allowing healing to occur. Diabetics may benefit from bandage?s nitric oxide boost, as it is a chemical not adequately produced in their bodies.
Read More: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5371
The researchers spin ultrafine polymer fibers to make highly absorbent bandages that would slowly release drugs to a wound. The bandages are said to be inexpensive to manufacture, lightweight, elastic and will conform to any shape without sticking to the wound.
The nanofiber bandage releases nitric oxide, which kills the parasite that causes the condition and reduces inflammation, allowing healing to occur. Diabetics may benefit from bandage?s nitric oxide boost, as it is a chemical not adequately produced in their bodies.
Read More: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5371