Humans might benefit from Dr Frank’s research. He has found a trove of 70 compounds, including 20 proteins, with ...

Most people think of wound care as a simple routine: clean the cut, apply something to it, and wait for it to heal. This approach works for very minor injuries, but it often falls short for anything ...

Chronic wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), venous leg ulcers, and pressure injuries, remain a major global challenge, often recurring at the ...

Peter L. Salgo, MD: Wounds, they can be acute, they can be chronic. For chronic wounds, especially, it’s important to understand the cause of the wound, as the etiologies should be considered when ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...

Maggot therapy is a wound healing technique in which healthcare professionals apply medical grade maggots to dead or infected tissue to keep the wound clean. It is also known as larval therapy. Maggot ...

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

How an innovative wound patch provides on-skin monitoring of critical healing factors. How a unique polymerization material ...

Cauterization, or cautery, is a medical technique performed by a doctor or surgeon. During the procedure, they use electricity or chemicals to burn tissue in order to close a wound. It may also be ...

Virtual program will deliver evidence-based learning for clinicians practicing in home-based, post-acute, and community ...