Adding small currents of electricity may be the key to healing stubborn wounds. N.C. State’s electric bandage shows early success.

A team of NC State scientists developed a new small adhesive bandage that is activated by water. The electric bandage, held by postdoctoral researcher Rajaram Kaveti, recently received funding ...

The result? The team developed a small adhesive bandage that is free from electronics. Since the battery is electronics-free, it can be activated by a small drop of water.

Discussion The described skin reaction to medical adhesive tapes and bandages appears to be primarily an irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). This finding is in line with previously reported data.

Background: Medical adhesive bandages are extensively used in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. However, few reports describing proven allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from medical adhesive ...

The Weather Prediction Center shows a 20% chance of tropical development from July 16 through July 22. Here's what to expect: ...

One of the accidents that happen inside our homes is when our children get burned. What can be done to treat burns?

We recently had a few glorious days of warmer weather, which for a beach bum like myself, is as good as it gets.