A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. Their study, ...

For some patients undergoing surgery, the journey is just beginning after they leave the hospital. Surgical site infections are among the most common post-op complications, affecting 2% to 4% of ...

A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection, according to researchers from the University of Bath. The study, ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) recently awarded MLM Biologics, Inc. almost $1.5 million to develop a device to prevent infection ...

Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds – wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead to severe ...

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 ...

A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Singapore has developed a gel-based sensor that can be used to detect infections in open wounds. In their paper published in the ...

A flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters has led to the deaths of five Louisiana residents this year amid a summer ...

If a person’s wound is healing more slowly than usual, there may be an underlying reason, such as an infection, circulatory problems, diabetes, or other health issues. There are various reasons why ...

If you have any injury with open skin, you need to take care of it to avoid infection. Keeping a wound clean, washing your hands before touching it, and following any instructions from your doctor ...

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 ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. Their study, ...