Plasma-activated water: A dual-action disinfectant and wound-healing therapy for diabetes-related foot infections.

Plasma-activated water demonstrates potent antimicrobial and wound-healing effects, offering a dual-action therapy for diabetes-related foot infections with resistance-refractory potential.

• Why it matters: Diabetes-related foot infections are often caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens, leading to severe complications and limited treatment options, highlighting the urgent need for innovative therapies.
• What they did: Researchers reviewed the generation, properties, and efficacy of plasma-activated water, which produces reactive species capable of killing pathogens and promoting tissue regeneration, targeting relevant biofilms and immune responses.
• The result: PAW shows promise as a dual-action treatment that can eradicate resistant infections and accelerate healing, paving the way for clinical translation in managing chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.