It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Cuts happen to good people. But, under most circumstances, you can clean it, slap a bandage on your wound, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, things don’t ...

Shorter wound healing time, fewer dressing changes and the opportunity for earlier discharge from the hospital. These are some of the benefits of negative pressure wound therapy to treat wound ...

A model of the a-Heal wearable device. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” ...

The antibiotic compounds in their saliva could potentially help scientists find new treatments. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 3, 2024 12:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Cornell University researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed. A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of ...

Often, a person can take care of a deep cut inside the lower lip with first aid. If significant bleeding continues after applying pressure, then swift medical care may be necessary. Cuts inside the ...

A research team from Fudan University has developed a hydrogel technology based on microenvironment-responsive mechanisms.

Millions of people around the world live with wounds that simply won't heal. These long-lasting wounds, often caused by ...

Researchers say they have completed a first-of-its-kind study that determines that genetics may play a role in how wounds heal. Caleb Phillips, PhD, an assistant professor at Texas Tech University and ...

Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have invented a tiny indicator that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection. The non-invasive indicator, which is around the same ...