Multifunctional enzymatically-generated hydrogel platforms for chronic wound application
Ivaylo Stefanov Stefanov
Abstract:Chronic wounds became burdensome problem of worldwide healthcare systems, along with the increased elderly population, which is the most vulnerable risk group, predisposed to their development. Chronic wounds represent a “silent epidemic” that affect a large fraction of the population and are often regarded as a comorbid condition. Statistical surveys indicated that 1-2 % of the population in developed countries will suffer from chronic wounds during their lifetime.
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