Hey y'all, it's been a minute. Welcome back to my podcast, Queen Citizens.
I'm thrilled to introduce a new series that I think you're going to love, and I'm calling
it Boss Ladies in Healthcare. This will include recent and old inventions of women and girls
who contributed to healthcare. From groundbreaking researchers to inspiring leaders, I'll be
shining a spotlight on those who are pushing boundaries and changing the world. To kick
things off, I want to share a story of a girl who's at the time 17 years old whose work
has the potential, even to this day, to change surgical care, and her name was Dasia Taylor.
Dacia Taylor, a teenage scientist at the time, has developed something truly extraordinary,
color-changing sutures. Now I know what you may be thinking. What are color-changing sutures
and why are they so important? So let me break it down. These sutures, dyed with beetroot
juice, can visibly indicate infection by responding to changes in wound pH. This means that if
a wound becomes infected, the sutures change color, providing a simple and affordable way
to monitor her healing. This innovation is particularly noteworthy, not just for its
scientific ingenuity, but also for its practicality. By using a common and inexpensive dye-like
beetroot juice, Dasia has created a solution that's accessible and easy to use in a variety
of healthcare settings, especially in areas where advanced medical resources might be
limited. And I just think this was such a brilliant idea. I don't know to this day how,
if this is being implemented in healthcare and if so, where exactly? I remember this
news story as if it was yesterday. And to be honest, infections post-surgery is a little
bit more common than we think it is. So I hope that this is being implemented and I
just hope that, yeah, she continues to make other inventions like this. So the impact
of Dasia's work cannot be overstated. Infections can be a serious complication after surgery.
And early detection is crucial for effective treatment. With her color-changing sutures,
healthcare providers have a new tool to help identify infection sooner, potentially saving
lives and improving outcomes for patients worldwide. As we continue this series, I'll
explore more stories like Dacia's celebrating the brilliant women who are leading the way
in healthcare innovation. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Don't forget to subscribe,
leave a review, share this podcast with someone who needs a little inspiration today and I
hope that you yourself have been inspired. So until next time, this is Odette signing
off of Boss Ladies in Healthcare. See you soon.