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11/15/25 S12 E 200: YUANWEN JIANG - "SMART" BANDAGES
11/15/25 S12 E 200: YUANWEN JIANG - "SMART" BANDAGES
11/15/25 S12 E 200: YUANWEN JIANG - "SMART" BANDAGES
Saturday 15th November 2025
Discover smart bandages with Yuanwen Jiang, offering hope for chronic wounds through wireless stimulation and biosensors.
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Episode Overview
- Smart bandages use wireless electrical stimulation and biosensors.
- Potential to cut healing time for chronic wounds in half.
- Hydrogel allows painless removal of bandages.
- Bandages could be available in local stores.
- Integration of advanced electronics into thin bandages.
"It's quite interesting that even with the rapid development of modern day technologies, right, the bandages we are using nowadays in 2025, it's probably the same."
Curious about how technology can change the face of medicine? Dive into the fascinating world of 'smart' bandages with Yuanwen Jiang, an engineer at the University of Pennsylvania. These aren't your ordinary bandages; they combine wireless electrical stimulation and biosensors to offer hope to patients struggling with chronic wounds. Imagine a bandage that not only covers but actively aids in healing, all while sending updates to your smartphone!
Yuanwen shares insights into the development process, revealing how these bandages could potentially cut healing time in half. He explains the marvel of integrating advanced electronics into a bandage as thin as a piece of paper. But how does this sticky wonder peel off without pain? That's where hydrogel comes in, allowing easy removal with a little heat. The conversation touches on the potential for these bandages to be available in local stores, making cutting-edge medical technology accessible to everyone.
Get ready to explore how this innovation might revolutionise wound care and bring relief to many who suffer from slow-to-heal injuries. Will this be the future of everyday wound care? Tune in to find out!