Researchers in Italy have developed a novel type of wound dressing that uses antibacterial "nanoflowers" to keep infections at bay. By fighting harmful bacteria and leaving healthy human cells ...

A suspected wound infection should prompt consultation ... changes), the surgical incision should be examined for signs of infection or seroma. A seroma is a sterile accumulation of serum that ...

Finally, adequate follow-up and education are crucial. Patients should be taught wound care as well as the signs of infection. A follow-up wound check should take place in 24–48 h (sooner if ...

Elevated blood sugar levels can lead to multiple complications for diabetics. Doctor shared tips to prevent infections.

Currently, multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial wound infections (WIs) are an extremely challenging clinical problem for physicians. Recently, compared to traditional single liquid delivery drugs, the ...

Dr. David Perlin, one of the world's top experts on fungi, spoke exclusively to the Record about a new variant of the infection ...

patients should wash the wound thoroughly and monitor it for signs of infection, according to Hacquebord. “But your threshold for being concerned is much, much lower,” he said, since the wound ...

Chronic wounds often suffer from high protease activity, persistent infection, excess inflammation, and hypoxia. While there has been intense investigation to find new methods to improve cutaneous ...

Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

The risk of tetanus, rabies and bloodborne viral infections, and take appropriate action (beyond the scope of this guideline). Irrigation, cleansing and debridement of the wound as required. Any ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...