In this article, originally published by STAT News, learn the new ways that doctors are trying to bandage burns: strips of sterilized tilapia.
Learn how to care for a wound at home that has been stapled, sutured, taped, glued or simply left open to heal, and watch out for these signs of infection.
By Amy Wallace for UPI.com TORONTO, Dec. 14 (UPI) — People with diabetes may have a new tool at their disposal in dealing with a common problem many with diabetes experience, chronic wound healing. Researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering department led by Professor Milica Radisic have developed a peptide-hydrogel biomaterial that prompts skin… Continue reading Hydrogel Helps Skin Cells ‘Crawl’ Together to Heal Wounds: Study
Before beginning treatment of a pressure injury, check this guide to avoid a common error of confusing it with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that can be painful for patients and can lead to the development of pressure ulcers
New technology from NASA’s Technology Transfer Program brings forth a type of polymeric bandage that may assist wounds on human flesh to heal faster.
Watch this recorded webinar presented by Shield HealthCare and the Wound Care Education Institute. Learn about better options beyond wet-to-dry dressing.
We are pleased to offer our wound management guide. This pocket-sized reference guide includes the updated NPUAP guidelines...
Webinar Video and Slides: Pressure Injury - Choosing the Right Treatment
In this whiteboard animation, Shield HealthCare gives you information about how pressure injuries (aka pressure ulcers) impact healthcare...