Singapore tests out ‘smart bandage’ for remote recovery

The VeCare bandage is being tested on patients with chronic venous ulcers, or leg ulcers caused by circulation problems in veins. — Reuters

SINGAPORE: Researchers in Singapore have developed a smart bandage to enable patients to have chronic wounds monitored remotely via an app on a mobile device, potentially saving them visits to the doctor.

A research team at the National University of Singapore has created a wearable sensor attached to a transparent bandage to track progress in healing, using information like temperature, bacteria type, and levels of pH and inflammation.