A team of researchers at McGill University has created a hydrogel that shows promising results in healing vocal cord injuries, offering new hope to patients suffering from voice loss or chronic damage.

In preclinical studies, the gels outperformed current treatments by lasting longer and potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures.

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Scarring of the vocal cords can lead to permanent vocal impairment. Current injectable treatments degrade quickly, requiring patients to undergo repeated procedures that can further damage de

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