Thursday, May 14, 2009

Band-Aids To Prevent Cancer

Band aids are usually used to heal small sized cuts and wounds of the body. However, recently, scientists have launched a new type of band aid which will be effective in preventing the severity of the lethal disease like cancer. Polymerthronics which is located in Banbury, UK has tried their best to upgrade the plasters with the usage of high grade technology. These newly invented plasters are well equipped with a number of OLEDS or organic light emitting diodes which have been designed with the sole purpose of assisting the photodynamic therapy. In the field of the photodynamic therapy, the light is used for the application of the topical cream or medication to the skin texture. According to healthcare consultants, the light plasters are competent in checking the spread of the malignant cells within the body. Laser propelled plaster will be placed on the tumor. The OLED plasters will they emit red light directly on the cancerous cell. It will be very helpful to decre ase the ill impact of cancer on the body.



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