In the United States, an estimated 6.5 million people, or about 1 in 38 adults, are affected by chronic wounds. Analysts have determined the cost to treat these patients may be as high as $96.8 billion annually. Left untreated, these wounds can lead to serious infections, amputation, and even death.
Milwaukee-based startup Auxillium Health aims to change those statistics.
Co-founded by Dr. Sandeep Gopalakrishnan and developed in collaboration with wound care specialist Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda, the startup is using artificial intelligence to transform how and when patients receive wound care. By combining mobile imaging, predictive algorithms, and remote monitoring, the company is working to reduce the time it takes for patients to receive proper treatment, especially in areas with limited access to medical care.
Dr. Gopalakrishnan and Dr. Niezgoda recently spoke with MKEStartup.News about their AI-powered platform, how it works, and why early intervention can save both limbs and lives.