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In Third-Degree Burn Treatment, Hydrogel Helps Grow New, Scar-Free Skin
Researchers have developed a
jelly-like material and
wound treatment method that,
in early experiments on skin
damaged by severe burns,
... > full story
New Light on Detection of Bacterial Infection: Polymers Fluoresce in the Presence of Bacteria
Researchers have developed
polymers that fluoresce in
the presence of bacteria,
paving the way for the rapid
detection and assessment of
... > full story
New Hope for Children With Craniosynostosis: Developing Technologies to Improve the Treatment for Premature Fusion of Skull Bones in Children
Researchers are developing
technologies to better
monitor and treat children
with craniosynostosis, a
condition that causes the
... > full story
Dolphins' 'Remarkable' Recovery from Injury Offers Important Insights for Human Healing
A dolphin's ability to heal
quickly from a shark bite
with apparent indifference
to pain, resistance to
infection, hemorrhage
... > full story
- In Third-Degree Burn Treatment, Hydrogel Helps Grow New, Scar-Free Skin
- New Light on Detection of Bacterial Infection: Polymers Fluoresce in the Presence of Bacteria
- New Hope for Children With Craniosynostosis: Developing Technologies to Improve the Treatment for Premature Fusion of Skull Bones in Children
- Dolphins' 'Remarkable' Recovery from Injury Offers Important Insights for Human Healing
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Honey Could Be Effective at Treating and Preventing Wound Infections
January 31, 2012 — Manuka honey could help clear chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, according to a new study. The findings provide further evidence for the clinical use ... > full story -
Local Anesthetic Stops Pain at the Source After Hip Replacement Surgery
January 31, 2012 — In patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, using a special wound catheter to infuse local anesthetic directly into the hip joint provides significant and lasting improvements in postoperative ... > full story -
Surgeons Having More Success Reattaching Fingers and Thumbs
January 23, 2012 — Each year, thousands of Americans lose fingers and/or thumbs in accidents. Many are do-it-yourselfers. Hand surgeons are having better results reattaching digits, due to better techniques, surgical ... > full story -
Intestinal Worms May Help Promote Healing
January 10, 2012 — Intestinal worm infections may not be all bad, according to a new study. In research on mice immune reaction to the presence of intestinal worms was found to promote wound healing in the ... > full story -
Gunshot, Stabbing Victims Are Recovering Without Exploratory Surgery
January 6, 2012 — Although more patients with abdominal gunshot and stab wounds can successfully forego emergency “exploratory” surgery and its potential complications, new research suggests that choosing ... > full story -
Link Between Autoimmune Diseases and Wounds That Don't Heal Examined
December 15, 2011 — Millions of Americans suffer from wounds that don't heal, and while most are typically associated with diabetes, new research has identified another possible underlying cause – autoimmune ... > full story -
Worms Reveal Secrets of Wound-Healing Response
November 17, 2011 — The lowly and simple roundworm may be the ideal laboratory model to learn more about the complex processes involved in repairing wounds and could eventually allow scientists to improve the body's ... > full story -
Drugs Used to Tackle Hospital-Acquired Infections Can Increase Post-Op Complications
October 31, 2011 — The introduction of new antibiotic regimes to tackle hospital-acquired infections, such as C. difficile, must take into account the possibility of increased infections following specific surgical ... > full story -
Whipple Procedure Wound Infections Cut in Half With New Measures
October 26, 2011 — Surgeons have found that a carefully selected surgical care check list of 12 measures reduced Whipple procedure wound infections by nearly 50 percent. Smoking cessation at least two weeks prior to ... > full story -
New 'Scarless' Surgery Takes out Tumors Through Natural Skull Opening
October 26, 2011 — A technique developed by surgeons is providing a new route to get to and remove tumors buried at the base of the skull: through the natural hole behind the molars, above the jawbone and beneath the ... > full story
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