This article, the second in a two-part series on asepsis, provides a step-by-step guide to using an aseptic technique to change a simple wound dressing, applying the principles of asepsis discussed in ...

A wound dressing made from a nanocellulose mesh detects early signs of infection in skin wounds by monitoring pH. A nanocellulose-based wound dressing has been developed by researchers at Linköping ...

An electric wound dressing can help heal injuries faster than existing methods, according to tests in rats. Previous research has found that applying electric fields across a cut can speed up wound ...

A Colorado School of Mines professor is betting that an injectable, gel-like material will be a game changer for people suffering from severe, hard-to-heal wounds. The product, called Cleragel, is a ...

A novel wound dressing made of genetically engineered human collagen that will enable faster and improved healing of injuries has been developed by researchers at the Hebrew University Faculty of ...

According to the National Institute of Health, it is estimated that, on average, about 11% of long-term care residents suffer from chronic wounds. No other demographic group experiences chronic wounds ...

New type of multifunctional wound dressings feature glowing nanosensors to track and monitor for infection. Harnessing the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory power of magnesium hydroxide, the smart ...

Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge, burdening health care systems with billions of dollars in costs every year. Pioneer Fellow Börte Emiroglu is developing a new product: a selective, sponge ...