Avoid treating persistent wounds with aspirin: Study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be a better choice for residents with chronic wounds, according to new research.
Ask the treatment expert … about choosing a wound dressing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jul 01, 2014
With so many wound care dressings and treatments available, how can you make the right decision?
Ask the treatment expert … about timing negative pressure wound therapy
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Apr 01, 2014
Can you give me some guidelines regarding when I should start negative pressure wound therapy and when it should be discontinued?
Infection detection
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2014
Prompt treatment and novel therapies hasten wound healing, but steady (even if slow) is still the overall goal when it comes to keeping wounds free from infection
Metabolic molecule impedes wound healing, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
Poor wound healing can lead to amputations, or worse. New findings have helped unearth what happens to tiny blood vessels in the body to slow wound healing in diabetics.
Ask the treatment expert … about wound healing principles
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Mar 01, 2014
I am a registered nurse and very interested in wound care. I understand that there are some general “wound healing principles.” Can you explain?
New findings explain stubborn wounds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2014
Why do chronic wounds repair so slowly? Blame a toxic healing environment, new study results assert.
Ask the treatment expert … about signs of wound healing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jan 01, 2014
What should I see if a wound is healing as expected?
Researchers ID helpful, harmful enzymes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2013
In a breakthrough discovery, University of Notre Dame researchers have identified enzymes that can harm or help the way that wounds heal.
Study finds that frequent debridement speeds healing
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2013
It may be a stretch to say that a clean wound is a happy wound. But a new study finds that debridement appears to at least speed up the healing process.