Military surgeons work by one rule of thumb: patch up and move on. At frontline dressing stations neither time nor sentiment is wasted on the hopelessly injured. A seriously wounded man has to survive ...

Chronic wounds affect thousands of patients each year and can lead to serious complications, including amputation and death. The Regenstrief Institute Chronic Wound Registry, a statewide database that ...

New research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement. Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds -- wounds that do not heal after a few ...

Use of sterile gloves might not be necessary to prevent infections when treating wounds, a meta-analysis of randomized trials found. Pooled results from four randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with ...

The changes to end-of-life skin wound classification in the most recent Minimum Data Set update are ultimately a positive for long-term care, but regulatory ambiguity and potential legal concerns ...

Millions of people around the world live with wounds that simply won’t heal. These long-lasting wounds, often caused by diabetes, poor circulation or pressure, can be painful, prone to infection and ...

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 ...

Fish skin grafts are a new option for treating wounds and burns. Research suggests they reduce pain, aid healing, and have a low risk of side effects. New treatment options for burns and skin wounds ...