Researchers from the University of Victoria in Canada developed a smart bandage that can detect the first signs of a wound infection, according to research published in Advanced Healthcare Materials.

A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet -- a cotton swab -- may be a key tool in the fight against post-surgical wound infections. A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet -- ...

A sentinel trial conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles showed that painless and gentle probing of a wound with a dry cotton swab after surgery dramatically reduced infections in post ...

A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet – a cotton swab -- may be a key tool in the fight against post-surgical wound infections. In a sentinel trial, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center surgeon ...

When bacteria make their way into wounds, they literally threaten life and limb—unless they are detected as quickly as possible. Now a new sensor can nestle in bandages and alert a nearby smartphone ...