A recent Frontiers in Medicine study assesses the effectiveness of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) to identify differences between infected and non-infected wounds. Study: Is my wound infected? A study on ...

It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

The novel hydrogel adapts to wound environments, offering precise antibacterial and regenerative support, addressing the ...

The fight against skin infections could do without antibiotics. Researchers are exploring a radical solution: targeted electrical pulses. An innovative patch, applied directly to the skin, could ...

Wound infections are one of the most stubborn complications after general surgery. They increase pain, hospital stays and ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that can cause infections and is resistant to several antibiotics. Doctors and nurses sometimes refer to it as MRSA (which sounds like ...

A search was conducted to find clinical trials of topical antimicrobials for uSSSI. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical ...

We’re truly on the cutting edge of medicine, now. A “smart” bandage is on the horizon, as researchers develop a product that can monitor healing and provide antibiotics to the injury site, as well as ...

Q: How can I tell if hip or knee post-surgical site redness is infectious? A: Post-acute care for hip and knee replacements has changed significantly over the decades. Today, younger patients with ...

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to prevent MRSA. Make sure you keep any cuts and wounds covered with clean bandages. You should not share personal hygiene items like towels, razors, or ...