A research paper published in Science Translational Medicine presents a significant breakthrough in the area of skin regeneration and wound healing by researchers at the Wake Forest Institute for ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.

The changes to end-of-life skin wound classification in the most recent Minimum Data Set update are ultimately a positive for long-term care, but regulatory ambiguity and potential legal concerns ...

When he was 10 years old, Joseph Connell was burned on 30% of his body. His leg was so severely damaged the wound went down to the bone, and doctors told him he would never walk again. Connell had 360 ...

Doctors were able to successfully treat her by using fish skin and a medical-grade honey solution to heal her wound Now 3 years old, Eliana is healthy and thriving, and her mother calls her “my little ...

The bioengineered creation has the full thickness of natural skin and was able to speed healing and reduce scarring in animal experiments. Reading time 2 minutes A team of scientists may have ...

Wound healing happens in four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In the inflammation stage, ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SAWC – Kerecis today announced the publication of a multi-disciplinary clinical consensus about the utilization of fish skin grafts on complex wounds. The consensus paper ...

Q: How can I tell if hip or knee post-surgical site redness is infectious? A: Post-acute care for hip and knee replacements has changed significantly over the decades. Today, younger patients with ...