As chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and articular wounds continue to challenge global healthcare systems, a team of researchers from China has introduced a promising innovation: AI-integrated conductive hydrogel dressings for intelligent wound monitoring and healing.
This comprehensive review, led by researchers from China Medical University and Northeastern University, outlines how these smart dressings combine real-time physiological signal detection with artificial intelligence, offering a new paradigm in personalized wound care.
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Despite promising advances, issues such as material degradation, signal stability, and AI model generalizability remain. Future efforts will focus on multidimensional signal fusion, algorithm optimization, and clinical translation to bring these intelligent dressings into mainstream healthcare.
This work paves the way for next-generation wound care, where smart materials meet smart algorithms—offering hope for millions suffering from chronic wounds.
Stay tuned for more innovations at the intersection of biomaterials, AI, and personalized medicine!
Nano-Micro Letters
Experimental study
Artificial Intelligence‑Assisted Conductive Hydrogel Dressings for Refractory Wounds Monitoring
3-Jul-2025