A gel for wounds that won't heal: Oxygen-delivering technology can prevent amputations
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside researchers have developed an oxygen-delivering gel capable of healing injuries that might otherwise progress to limb loss.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026