CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Scientists have developed a revolutionary battery-powered oxygen gel that will help diabetic patients heal faster.
The gel could reduce infections and potentially prevent amputations linked to chronic wounds.
The newly developed gel developed by University of California, Riverside scientists works by continuously delivering oxygen directly to damaged tissues.
This sustained oxygen supply helps speed up the body’s natural healing process.
According to researchers, wounds that remain open for more than a month are classified as chronic wounds. Around 12 million people suffer from such wounds each year, and nearly one-fifth of these cases result in amputation.
Why gel matters for diabetic patients
According to experts, one of the primary causes of chronic wounds is a lack of oxygen deep within injured tissue.
When oxygen levels fall too low, wounds remain trapped in a prolonged inflammatory phase. This condition promotes bacterial growth and tissue breakdown instead of repair, making recovery difficult with traditional treatments.
The newly-developed gel specifically targets this root cause by restoring oxygen levels and helping initiate the natural healing cycle.
Early preclinical studies have shown encouraging results. Researchers believe the development could become an effective tool for doctors treating wounds that do not respond to conventional therapies.
If further testing confirms its safety and effectiveness, the gel may significantly improve outcomes for diabetic patients and others suffering from long-term wounds.
The findings of the study have been published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, highlighting the potential global impact of the innovation.
