Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements

Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements

In APL Bioengineering, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine developed an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current treatments. Testing showed that the gel inhibits common bacteria and promotes tissue regrowth.

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