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๐Ÿšจ This spray-on powder can stop life-threatening bleeding in 1 second

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Last updated: 03/07/2026 13:07
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๐Ÿšจ Breaking Newsvia ScienceDaily Health

A new spray-on powder developed by KAIST can stop life-threatening bleeding in about one second by instantly forming a strong gel over a wound. It works on deep and irregular injuries where conventional hemostatic products often struggle and remains effective even after years of storage in harsh conditions. Originally created for the battlefield, the technology could also transform emergency care in disasters, ambulances, and hospitals.

This is a developing story.

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