Nursing home residents with diabetic foot ulcers face a heightened risk for additional problems, including foot amputations. Researchers at the University of Arizona Medical Center are recruiting patients...
Cotton candy-like fibers may help tough wounds heal quick
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2011
Non-healing venous stasis wounds present a major caregiving challenge in many facilities. But a treatment approach based on packing the wounds with cotton candy-like fibers showed stunning results, according...
Spray-on skin shows promise as a treatment for leg ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2012
A “spray-on skin” could help treat leg ulcers more effectively than traditional wound dressings, according to recent tests.
PAWSIC aims to elevate LTC wound care, skin standards
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health.
Blood pressure drugs could double as topical wound fix
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
A topical gel made from common blood pressure pills has been proven to speed the healing of chronic skin wounds in mice and pigs.
Investigators find wound healing ‘switch’
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2013
Researchers recently identified a molecular “switch” mechanism that takes place during successful wound care healing. The discovery is likely to aid in the understanding of how wounds get better,...
Liquid bandage heals wound by taking SMART approach
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2014
International researchers have teamed up to create a liquid bandage that maps oxygen concentrations in skin wounds.
Unsafe movements pose skin-care risks
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2020
While immobile residents may be at risk of skin injury from sustained pressure, a new study reveals those with limited mobility may be at additional risk because they make unexpected and often unsafe movements.
Patient’s skin may close venous ulcers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
A pilot of a new cellular and tissue-based product derived from a patient’s own skin showed promise in closing venous stasis leg ulcers (VLUs), even after conventional treatments had failed. Researchers...
Dressing, tool bring skin tear advances
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2018
A simplified wound dressing plan, along with a decision-tree tool for wound management, can help nurses treating patients over the age 85, a new study finds.