I have had the opportunity to attend a number of "town hall" meetings held by the speaker of the Oregon House, Dave Hunt. Hunt strikes me as an informed and committed legislator, one who noticeably ...

Wondering how to get rid of a cold sore? Although these normally clear up on their own, cold sores can be painful while they ...

Dear R.L.: For cold sores caused by recurrence of the oral herpes simplex virus, early treatment with antiviral medicine can speed up healing. Most of my patients prefer the more potent valacyclovir ...

Can a topical gel medication heal open sores that plague diabetes patients? Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is conducting a safety and efficacy study on a gel ointment to help one of the more ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you recommend to reduce healing time for cold sores on the lip? These flare-ups are so frustrating because they can take so long to heal. Is anything available that is better ...

Chronic wounds (CWs), like diabetic ulcers or pressure sores, are a major health care challenge, especially in the elderly.

BACKGROUND: Wound infections happen when bacteria enter a break in the skin. Since we already have large numbers of bacteria on our skin, a wound simply gives them a place to enter and reproduce. The ...

Patients may suffer for many months with sores that never fully heal. And if they do heal, the healed wound is usually much weaker leaving it prone to tearing or further injury. By using safe, ...

New peer-reviewed study shows significant real-world improvement in pressure-ulcer healing with advanced cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products compared to standard care. MISSOULA, MT / ACCESS ...

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