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Sci Adv August 2024 PMID 39110791

Water-powered, electronics-free dressings that electrically stimulate wounds for rapid wound closure.

Rajaram Kaveti, Margaret A Jakus, Henry Chen, Bhavya Jain, Darragh G Kennedy, Elizabeth A Caso, Navya Mishra, Nivesh Sharma, Baha Erim Uzunoğlu, Won Bae Han, Tae-Min Jang, Suk-Won Hwang, Georgios Theocharidis, Brandon J Sumpio, Aristidis Veves

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Discussions highlight the novelty and potential of water-powered dressings, with examples such as calls in posts for readers to check out the full research article and statements like 'game-changing' and 'groundbreaking work.' The tone is optimistic and supportive, emphasizing the disruptive potential of this technology in healthcare.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or excitement about the technological innovation, viewing it as a promising solution for wound care.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm, with terms like 'thrilled,' 'groundbreaking,' and 'innovative' indicating strong interest.

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Some discussions analyze how the technology works and its potential applications, suggesting moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants believe this development could significantly improve wound treatment, especially since it addresses issues like bulky equipment and cost, implying high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Chronic wounds affect about 2% of the U.S. population, leading to higher risks of amputation and mortality, with current treatments often being expensive and only moderately effective.
  • Electrotherapy is a promising and cost-effective treatment option but is limited by the need for bulky equipment.
  • Water-powered, electronics-free dressings (WPEDs) provide a unique solution, showing faster healing in preclinical trials by creating an electric field from a magnesium-silver/silver chloride battery when wet, promoting wound closure better than traditional methods.
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ゆきまさかずよし
@Kyukimasa · X

傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 22 likes · 14 shares · 20,431 followers View post →
Science Advances
@ScienceAdvances · X

An electronics-free wound dressing creates an electrical field when exposed to water, accelerating healing of chronic wounds even under harsh conditions and without bulky equipment. https://t.co/RauISq77Jc https://t.co/pFz08gNmIZ

Aug 12, 2024 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 66,094 followers View post →
Cerebro Digital
@cerebrodigital.net · Bluesky

Un vendaje económico con estimulación eléctrica acelera la cicatrización de heridas crónicas, como úlceras, y permite su uso en casa, ofreciendo una alternativa accesible y efectiva para mejorar la recuperación de los pacientes. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado7538 cerebrodigital.net/vendaje-...

Aug 2, 2025 · 9 likes · 3 shares View post →
عبدالله السويدي
@abu_hatim07 · X

هذه الضمادات منخفضة التكلفة وسهلة الاستخدام مما يجعلها خياراً عملياً لعلاج الجروح المزمنة وخاصة تقرحات القدم لدى مرضى السكري. https://t.co/v9P8XOzU2p

Aug 19, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,746 followers View post →
neuroblossom
@neuroblossom · X

The body electric https://t.co/BKF3GXJmiz

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,036 followers View post →
Bioelectronics Drop
@BioelDrop · X

Band-aids go electric!⚡ Band-aids come in handy on many occasions: cheap and easy. Now, publishing in @ScienceAdvances, researchers from @NCState designed a bandaid that adheres to the skin and discharges current over the wound, speeding up the healing. https://t.co/QgoLw5lU8a

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 301 followers View post →

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Cerebro Digital
@cerebrodigital.net · Bluesky

Un vendaje económico con estimulación eléctrica acelera la cicatrización de heridas crónicas, como úlceras, y permite su uso en casa, ofreciendo una alternativa accesible y efectiva para mejorar la recuperación de los pacientes. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado7538 cerebrodigital.net/vendaje-...

Aug 2, 2025 · 9 likes · 3 shares View post →
Rodrigo Vázquez
@rodvaN · X

Un vendaje económico con estimulación eléctrica acelera la cicatrización de heridas crónicas, como úlceras, y permite su uso en casa, ofreciendo una alternativa accesible y efectiva para mejorar la recuperación de los pacientes. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado7538 https://t.co/exmucpN1fi

Aug 2, 2025 · 6,861 followers View post →
UkraineForGoodPeople
@UkraineVSterror · X

Water-powered, electronics-free dressings that electrically stimulate wounds for rapid wound closure | Science Advances https://t.co/hk0yZ1SlST

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Carrie S Cannon, MD, MS
@cscannon1 · X

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理系猫凛
@rikenekorin · X

電気的な刺激で傷を早く治す絆創膏みたいなやつ。すげぇ。 https://t.co/KNkAwyhYu9

Aug 19, 2024 · 123 followers View post →
عبدالله السويدي
@abu_hatim07 · X

هذه الضمادات منخفضة التكلفة وسهلة الاستخدام مما يجعلها خياراً عملياً لعلاج الجروح المزمنة وخاصة تقرحات القدم لدى مرضى السكري. https://t.co/v9P8XOzU2p

Aug 19, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,746 followers View post →
Science Advances
@ScienceAdvances · X

An electronics-free wound dressing creates an electrical field when exposed to water, accelerating healing of chronic wounds even under harsh conditions and without bulky equipment. https://t.co/RauISq77Jc https://t.co/pFz08gNmIZ

Aug 12, 2024 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 66,094 followers View post →
neuroblossom
@neuroblossom · X

The body electric https://t.co/BKF3GXJmiz

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,036 followers View post →
Bioelectronics Drop
@BioelDrop · X

Band-aids go electric!⚡ Band-aids come in handy on many occasions: cheap and easy. Now, publishing in @ScienceAdvances, researchers from @NCState designed a bandaid that adheres to the skin and discharges current over the wound, speeding up the healing. https://t.co/QgoLw5lU8a

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 301 followers View post →
Sひろし
@1970er · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 8, 2024 · 14 shares · 391 followers View post →
Spin Boy
@Spinboydotcom · X

Water-powered, electronics-free dressings that electrically stimulate wounds for rapid wound closure | Science Advances https://t.co/baiZXYdW54

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ホヘイ
@Who_am_i_Dareka · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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不思議の国のとら子
@miss_proton · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 8, 2024 · 14 shares · 528 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Water-powered, electronics-free dressings that electrically stimulate wounds for rapid wound closure Science Advances https://t.co/igwaRb3uz7

Aug 8, 2024 · 2,567 followers View post →
SABUROH
@SABUROH496 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 14 shares · 14,490 followers View post →
至
@itacccchi · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 14 shares · 392 followers View post →
Rajaram Kaveti
@KavetiRajaram · X

I’m thrilled to announce my latest article published today in Science Advances!  As the first author, I am incredibly proud of this groundbreaking work and innovation. Check out the full paper for more info. https://t.co/cE3Kmn4QHJ

Aug 7, 2024 · 1 like · 25 followers View post →
Masa-aki Yoshida
@yoshidamasaaki · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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みほとこうじ
@K_Mihoto · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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キャベツ
@cryptrhythm · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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@DokayukiS · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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@hinaichigo · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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@bay_san · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 14 shares · 467 followers View post →
モン・サン＝ミシェル三太夫
@sand_and_you2 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

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economicscience
@economicscience · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 14 shares · 5,612 followers View post →
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@aaaalv255 · X

RT @Kyukimasa: 傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 14 shares · 160 followers View post →
ゆきまさかずよし
@Kyukimasa · X

傷の治りを早める電気絆創膏 https://t.co/4H4RjpFnOb 微弱電流で創傷の治癒が早まるのは知られていたけど外部電源を含む機器か必要だった。マグネシウム一次電池を作り込んでる

Aug 7, 2024 · 22 likes · 14 shares · 20,431 followers View post →