It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. This multifunctional injectable hydrogel delivers ...

Caring for a loved one who is recovering from a serious wound can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences ...

A woman with a wound infected with drug-resistant bacteria for nearly two years has been successfully treated with a bacteria-infecting virus, her doctors have reported in the journal Nature ...

It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection in your bone. Osteomyelitis in your foot or ankle often develops because you have a wound on your foot that isn’t healing. You can develop osteomyelitis even if you can’t ...

Scientists have used a peptide from Komodo dragon blood to create a drug that helps wound healing in mice. Scientists have used a peptide from Komodo dragon blood to create a drug that helps wound ...

When it comes to taking care of cuts, scrapes, or more serious wounds, people often reach for whatever is in the bathroom ...

Genevieve Gallagher was infected with Vibrio vulnificus in July after boating and swimming with her family in Florida. Her recovery is ongoing.

The debilitating pain kept growing. Following hysterectomy surgery in August 2021, Aleisha Hennsley found the area around the incision to grow swollen, aching and increasingly infected. The agony ...

Peter L. Salgo, MD: Let’s talk about wound care now in the 21st century and in the metrics we all appreciate. Let’s talk about money, all right? What percentage of the payer budget is dedicated to ...