In the realm of wound management, pressure ulcers often command the most attention from long-term care providers. While diligence is undoubtedly necessary, given the prevalence of pressure ulcers and ...

Examination of surgical wound fluids revealed several peptides and proteins that could be useful in identifying biomarkers for wound healing and infection, potentially allowing providers to better ...

Certain human cells move more slowly through thin fluids, like blood, than through thicker fluids, like mucus, according to a new study. The researchers who carried out the study found that these ...

What starts out as a small problem after surgery can sometimes lead to an infection that can get out of control and, in many cases, prove to be deadly. In the U.S., infections cost about 25 million ...

Weeping legs, a term used to describe fluid that leaks or oozes from the leg, can be a complex condition to manage. While your legs may weep fluid for various reasons, it could be a symptom, or ...

Occupational Injuries, according to Part Involved. Requirements for the return of maximum function after injuries to the hand are as follows: freedom from infection; proper surgical repair of wounded ...

Minor open wound can usually be managed at home by applying pressure and a bandage. But large wounds, or wounds that won’t stop bleeding, require medical care. What is an open wound? An open wound is ...