Individuals with diabetes often struggle with impaired natural wound-healing processes, leading to persistent wounds that can sometimes result in severe infections and even limb amputation.

To address this global healthcare challenge, a group of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a groundbreaking magnetic gel designed to expedite the healing of wounds in diabetic patients. This novel approach not only promises faster recovery but also aims to decrease the likelihood of wound recurrence and subsequent limb amputations.

Each treatment involves the application of a bandage pre-loaded with a hydrogel containing skin cells for healing and magnetic particles. To maximize therapeutic results, a wireless external magnetic device is used to activate skin cells and accelerate the wound healing process. The ideal duration of magnetic stimulation is about one to two hours.

Chronic diabetic wounds: A major healthcare challenge

Currently, more than half a billion people globally are living with diabetes and this number is expected to rise significantly. Chronic diabetic wounds such as foot ulcers (one of the most common and hardest to treat wounds) have therefore become a major global healthcare challenge.

Reference: “Mechano-Activated Cell Therapy for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing” by Yufeng Shou, Zhicheng Le, Hong Sheng Cheng, Qimin Liu, Yi Zhen Ng, David Laurence Becker, Xianlei Li, Ling Liu, Chencheng Xue, Natalie Jia Ying Yeo, Runcheng Tan, Jessalyn Low, Arun R.K. Kumar, Kenny Zhuoran Wu, Hua Li, Christine Cheung, Chwee Teck Lim, Nguan Soon Tan, Yongming Chen, Zhijia Liu and Andy Tay, 08 September 2023, Advanced Materials.

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