An inexpensive nanometer-sized drug that can treat foot ulcers and other chronic wounds has been developed by a group of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard Medical School and others...
Overlooked genes play a role in wound care healing: study
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John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Eight genes that have been overlooked in the past appear to play a role in the healing of pressure ulcers and other wounds, according to biologists from the University of California at San Diego.
Blood clots kill every five minutes: group
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Complications from deep vein thrombosis kill one person every five minutes, according to the Vascular Disease Foundation. Overall, between 100,000 to 180,000 Americans die from DVT-related consequences...
Fish oil helps heal bed sores among the critically ill: study
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John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2013
Fish oil may help residents experience fewer pressure ulcers, according to researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel.
FDA approval may mean big things for this small device
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John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
Now that the Food & Drug Administration has approved Smith & Nephew’s PICO device for the treatment of wounds, the firm is hoping the pocket-sized device delivers a big payoff.
New wound dressing changes color when infections occur
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John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2011
Scientists in Germany have created new wound dressing materials that change from yellow to purple in color when an infection develops.