Wrinkle filler holds promise for wounds, researchers say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2019
Hyaluronic acid has been used to fill in wrinkles since the early 2000s, but Lithuanian researchers are exploring whether its power might be more than skin deep.
Study finds ‘rare’ instance when age helps wounds heal
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
A compound whose presence in the bloodstream decreases with age likely helps older people develop fewer scars. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine found that stromal...
Foot ulcers adversely affect brain function, study finds
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Jan 04, 2016
Patients with diabetic foot complications have an increased risk of developing cognitive issues further down the line, new research shows.
Researchers turn to mussels as a model for bio-adhesives
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
The biology that allows mussels to stick to underwater surfaces is providing insight to researchers looking at wound care.
Fish oil helps heal bed sores among the critically ill: study
By
John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2013
Fish oil may help residents experience fewer pressure ulcers, according to researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Researchers ‘reboot’ tissue to accelerate wound healing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 06, 2016
Tufts University researchers have for the first time reprogrammed skin cells from diabetic foot ulcers to make them more like stem cells.
‘Smart’ bandage reads data, releases drug for treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
A new type of smart bandage is being developed that may help providers track and treat wounds more efficiently.