The dramatic rise in the number of people with chronic wounds - a common side effect of diabetes, obesity, vascular and autoimmune diseases - is now costing the Australian taxpayer more than $3 billion each year. Rising antimicrobial resistance is increasing infection rates, compounding the problems faced by vulnerable patients and creating serious challenges for medical teams worldwide. University of South Australia regenerative medicine researcher Dr Xanthe Strudwick is among a growing body of scientists tackling this health crisis with new, cutting-edge technology.

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