The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster "Jaws" may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are ...

Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million ...

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 ...

A multifunctional nanoparticle targets infection, releases nitric oxide, and uses light-triggered heating to eliminate bacteria and support healing in diabetic wounds with drug-resistant biofilms.

Although studies have suggested that proper wound irrigation with tap water or normal saline is associated with reduced rates of infection, not much is known about the impact of other factors leading ...

In an innovative study, scientists at Mudanjiang Medical University improved a poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) nanofibrous membrane with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and curcumin to promote the healing of ...

A Bluetooth-enabled flexible sensor patch from RMIT lets doctors and patients see inside a healing wound without lifting the dressing, spotting problems early, and keeping recovery on track. Study: ...