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17 Apr 2026
Predicting wound healing outcomes: a comparative accuracy analysis of AI-driven indices and percent area reduction
Wounds are a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of people each year, with estimated costs of over $126B annually to medical care providers in the USA alone. Chronic wounds are also increasing in prevalence, likely due to ageing populations and the rise of conditions like diabetes and obesity. These wounds can have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life, leading to pain, disability and prolonged hospital stays.